On August 13, 2026, CAE Inc. (Nasdaq: CAE | TSX: CAE), a global leader in aviation training and simulation solutions, released the results of the votes held at its 2026 Annual General Meeting of shareholders. This annual meeting, a strategic milestone in the governance of the Montreal-based company, confirmed the election of 13 directors for the upcoming fiscal year. The event was notably marked by the arrival of Bruce Ross, a renowned artificial intelligence expert and senior executive at Royal Bank of Canada, who joins the board of directors of one of the world's largest aerospace companies for the very first time.
Detailed Voting Results: Shareholder Confidence Reaffirmed
CAE shareholders expressed overwhelming support for all 13 candidates submitted to a vote at this meeting. The vast majority of directors received more than 97% of votes in their favour, illustrating solid and enduring confidence in the company's leadership and strategic direction.
Sophie Brochu was elected with 77.47% of favourable votes (197,552,431 votes for, 57,454,470 withheld), representing the lowest approval rate of the session. While still a clear majority, this figure may reflect ongoing discussions within the institutional investor community regarding certain aspects of governance or board composition.
Matthew Bromberg achieved one of the highest scores with 99.42% of votes in his favour, closely followed by Patrick Decostre (97.75%), Elise Eberwein (97.21%), Ian L. Edwards (98.98%), Marianne Harrison (97.48%), Peter Lee (98.24%), and Katherine A. Lehman (97.96%). Mary Lou Maher received 98.88% of favourable votes, while Bruce Ross recorded the highest approval rate of all candidates with an exceptional 99.62% of votes (254,049,872 votes for, only 956,826 withheld), reflecting a particularly enthusiastic reception from shareholders. Calin Rovinescu was re-elected with 94.74%, Patrick M. Shanahan with 98.87%, and Louis Têtu with 90.43%.
Bruce Ross: Artificial Intelligence Expertise Joins CAE's Board of Directors
The appointment of Bruce Ross to CAE's board of directors is arguably the most significant decision of this Annual General Meeting, sending a strong signal about the company's strategic direction. As Group Head – Artificial Intelligence and member of senior management at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Mr. Ross brings over 30 years of international experience in information technology and business. His exceptional career has taken him from major banking institutions to global technology companies.
Prior to his current role at RBC, Mr. Ross served as Group Head, Technology and Operations at the same institution, overseeing some of the most complex technological infrastructures in the Canadian financial sector. He also held several senior leadership positions at IBM, including President of IBM Canada, a strategic role at the heart of the North American technology ecosystem. This unique combination of leadership in emerging technologies and digital transformation represents a major asset for CAE in its ongoing pursuit of continuous innovation.
« CAE is pleased to welcome Bruce Ross to its Board of Directors. Mr. Ross brings more than 30 years of global experience in technology and business to the board. » – CAE Inc.
The integration of an artificial intelligence expert onto CAE's board of directors aligns perfectly with current trends in the global aerospace industry. AI is profoundly transforming pilot training processes, simulation systems, predictive aircraft maintenance, and defense operations. For a company whose high-fidelity flight simulators are globally recognized as industry benchmarks, Mr. Ross's expertise is expected to catalyze new high-impact innovation projects that will shape CAE's trajectory for years to come.
CAE: Nearly 80 Years of Innovation Serving the Global Aerospace Industry
Founded in Montreal and present on every continent, CAE exists with the purpose of making the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, the company has been developing cutting-edge solutions in training, simulation, and critical operational support. Its products and services enable pilots, crew members, maintenance technicians, airlines, business aircraft operators, and defense and security personnel around the world to perform at their best when the stakes are highest.
With locations and training centers in more than 40 countries, CAE is one of the most significant employers in Quebec's and Canada's aerospace sector. Its dual listing on the Nasdaq and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) reflects its international reach and the sustained confidence of institutional investors on both sides of the border. The company continues to invest heavily in research, development, and local talent development, helping to cement Quebec's position as one of the most dynamic aerospace hubs in the world. In accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, the final results on all matters voted upon at the Annual General Meeting were simultaneously filed with securities regulatory authorities.
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