TORONTO -- Firan Technology Group named Robert Beutel chairman, superseding Ray Harris, who resigned after 19 years but will remain a member of the board.

Harris will also remain chair of the board's audit committee, FTG said.

Beutel is chairman of Oakwest Corp. and has served on a number of other public company boards. He has been a director of FTG since 2011.

"On behalf of all of FTG's directors, our employees and our shareholders, I would like to thank [Harris] for bringing his incredible knowledge and experience to FTG and for his unwavering commitment to the success of the company. We are pleased to have [Harris] remain on the board and chair the Audit Committee where he will be able to continue to contribute to our future success," said Brad Bourne, president and CEO. 

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