Orbite Technologies Inc. announced the appointment of Pierre Gignac as an independent member to the company's Board of Directors. Prior to his retirement in 2015, Mr. Gignac spent 17 years at Export Development Canada in a variety of senior roles, including Interim Chief Executive Officer. Before joining EDC, Mr. Gignac worked in several senior positions at Metropolitan Life, lastly as Vice-President and Actuary, responsible for the Actuarial/Financial Management Department, the Life and Financial Services Product Development Units, and the Customer Service/Administration Department.