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Calian Group Revamps Board, Focuses on Defence Growth

11/12/2025

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Calian Group Ltd. is renewing its board and divesting non-core assets after a co-operation agreement with major shareholder Plantro Ltd.
The Ottawa-based company aims to streamline operations and focus on the defence sector amid increased government spending in Canada.
Board members George Weber and Kevin Ford are retiring, while incoming CEO Patrick Houston will join the board in January 2026.
A temporary committee of independent directors will oversee these initiatives, which analyst Doug Taylor believes could enhance Calian's growth potential in the defence market.

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Calian Group Ltd. is renewing its board and divesting non-core assets after a co-operation agreement with major shareholder Plantro Ltd.
The Ottawa-based company aims to streamline operations and focus on the defence sector amid increased government spending in Canada.
Board members George Weber and Kevin Ford are retiring, while incoming CEO Patrick Houston will join the board in January 2026.
A temporary committee of independent directors will oversee these initiatives, which analyst Doug Taylor believes could enhance Calian's growth potential in the defence market.