CAE's CEO Wins Living Legends of Aviation Award

CAE's President and Chief Executive Officer, Marc Parent, was honored with the Living Legends of Aviation's highest award, the Industry Leader of the Year Award. Living Legends of Aviation is one of the most prestigious aviation recognition events in the world, hosted by John Travolta and held in Beverly Hills, California.

"At a time when we need to encourage young people to pursue a career in aviation, especially as pilots, I hope the stories of today's aviation Legends inspire the next generation to take to the skies and become the Legends of tomorrow,” said Parent.

Parent was recognized in 2020 when he was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada - one of the country's highest honours - and in 2021 when he was inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame.

Parent joined CAE in 2005 and became President and CEO in 2009. He led the company's growth beyond simulation products to become one of the largest providers of civil aviation training services and a global provider of training and mission support solutions for defense & security forces, and healthcare sectors.

Parent is heading a corporate transformation at CAE, bringing the digital and physical worlds closer together through technology. With nine acquisitions since March 2020, CAE has significantly increased its capabilities and expanded its offering.