February 13, 2025

Browning West participates in the recruitment of CAE’s new CEO

Goodmans LLP acted for Browning West, LP in connection with its successful campaign to remove and replace certain members of the Board of Directors of CAE Inc. (including the Chair of the Board) and to take the lead in the process for selecting a new CEO.

In connection with this process, on February 13, 2025, CAE announced that it appointed four new directors to its Board of Directors, including Peter Lee of Browning West who was tasked with co-chairing the CEO search committee.

This marks Browning West’s first public fight since its successful removal and replacement of the entire Board of Gildan.

Browning West is a Los Angeles-based investment firm and has a substantial investment in CAE, a Montreal-based aviation and aerospace company. Browning West holds a 4.3% economic interest in CAE, underscoring its vested interest in the company’s long-term success.

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