Appointments reinforce PomeGran’s growing leadership across the North American fibre broadband industry and strengthen Canada’s voice in advancing rural connectivity.
Toronto, Ontario (July 23, 2026), PomeGran Inc. (PomeGran) is pleased to announce that Christine Marion, President of PomeGran Quebec, has been appointed Co-Chair of the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) Membership Working Group alongside Paul F. Weintraub, Executive Consultant, Broadband & Digital Infrastructure at TELGEC, under the leadership of John Sullivan, Vice President of Operations at Twin Valley. The appointment builds on Christine selection earlier this year as a Women in Fiber Ambassador, recognizing her leadership and contributions to advancing fibre broadband across North America.
As Co-Chair, Marion will help strengthen member engagement, support industry collaboration, and advance initiatives that accelerate fibre broadband deployment throughout the Americas. Together with her role as a Women in Fiber Ambassador, these appointments position Ms. Marion among a select group of industry leaders helping shape the future of broadband connectivity.
“Christine joins an outstanding group of dedicated volunteer leaders that advance our committees, working groups, and overall mission. Our Membership Working Group helps strengthen collaboration, foster member engagement, and support the continued growth of the fiber broadband industry throughout North America. We’re thankful for her commitment and look forward to the impact she’ll make,” said Jennifer Vassil, Vice President, Membership, Fiber Broadband Association.
Ms. Marion’s appointments reflect PomeGran’s continued investment in industry leadership and collaboration. As President of PomeGran Quebec, she has played an instrumental role in expanding the company’s presence across Quebec. She has also been leading the development of NIVO, PomeGran’s Internet service provider brand, dedicated to delivering reliable, high-speed fibre connectivity to rural, remote, Indigenous, and underserved communities.
“I am honoured to serve as Co-Chair of the FBA Membership Working Group and as a Women in Fiber Ambassador. These opportunities allow me to collaborate with exceptional industry leaders, contribute to initiatives that strengthen our industry, and represent the perspectives of Canadian operators within this association. I look forward to helping expand member engagement while supporting the continued advancement of fibre broadband throughout North America,” said Christine Marion, President of PomeGran Quebec.
These appointments further strengthen PomeGran’s relationship with the Fiber Broadband Association, while reinforcing the company’s commitment to helping shape the future of broadband infrastructure. Through innovative technology, strategic partnerships, and active participation in leading industry organizations, PomeGran continues to play an important role in advancing fibre connectivity across Canada and beyond.
“Christine’s appointments are a testament to the leadership, expertise, and vision she brings to PomeGran and to the broadband industry,” said Dr. Kalai S. Kalaichelvan, Chairman & CEO of PomeGran. “As we continue expanding our broadband infrastructure, and the NIVO brand across rural and underserved communities, her leadership within the Fiber Broadband Association strengthens both our company and Canada’s voice in shaping the future of fibre broadband across North America,” he concluded.
About NIVO
NIVO is the new Internet Service Provider brand launched by PomeGran Inc. to deliver fast, reliable fibre connectivity to rural and underserved regions of Canada. Built on a foundation of trust, transparency, and community focus, NIVO is designed to meet the needs of families, small businesses, seasonal residents, and Indigenous communities. Please visit www.nivo.ca.
About the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA)
The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) is the voice of fiber, helping providers, policy makers, and communities make informed decisions about how, where, and why to build better fiber broadband networks. FBA is the largest and only trade association that represents the complete fiber ecosystem of service providers, manufacturers, industry experts, and deployment specialists. Since 2001, FBA and its members have worked to advance fiber broadband deployment to accelerate innovation and increase quality of life by enabling every community to leverage the economic and societal benefits that only fiber can deliver. The Fiber Broadband Association is part of the Fibre Council Global Alliance, which is a platform of six global FTTH Councils in North America, LATAM, Europe, MENA, APAC, and South Africa. Learn more at fiberbroadband.org.
About PomeGran Inc.
PomeGran Inc. is Canada’s fastest-growing fibre-centric rural broadband infrastructure provider. Dedicated to enhancing broadband services, PomeGran has emerged as a leader on a mission to empower underserved markets in Quebec and Ontario. PomeGran is investing in rural Quebec and Northern Ontario as part of its strategic plan. Boasting ownership of broadband networks, underground and aerial fibre assets, and fixed wireless access (FWA) assets, PomeGran is committed to enabling broadband sovereignty and bridging the digital divide that exists between urban, rural, and Indigenous communities. Founded on the fundamental principle of ensuring equitable access to high-speed Internet, PomeGran believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to participate in today’s digital-first economy.
Please visit www.pomegran.com.
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