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Myers Automotive Group has named Cyril Leeder, the former president of the Ottawa Senators, as its new (and first) chief executive.

Leeder, who was president of the Senators from 2009 until 2017, when he was replaced by Tom Anselmi, was announced as the new CEO on Monday morning. According to the announcement, Leeder will be responsible for overseeing operations of the company and developing a long-term strategy.

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In a statement, Myers Automotive president and co-owner Harry Mews called Leeder a “community leader in Ottawa for so many years,” and said he will bring “a unique perspective to the rapidly changing automotive retail industry.”

In a tweet, Leeder said he was “very excited to be joining the Myers Auto Group as their new CEO,” and was looking forward to working with “Harry, Rob and the rest of the great team they have there.”

Leeder could not yet be reached for comment Monday morning.

Leeder was instrumental in the late 1980s and early ’90s in the push to bring an NHL franchise back to Ottawa.