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Quebecor World Appoints Benson Chief Restructuring Officer

Press release from the issuing company

MONTREAL, CANADA April 29, 2008 -- Quebecor World Inc. announced today it has appointed Randy Benson, Chief Restructuring Officer of the Company. Mr. Benson will report to the Restructuring Committee of the Board of Directors.

"We are very pleased to have someone of Randy's experience and capabilities joining Quebecor World at this time," said Jacques Mallette, President and CEO, Quebecor World. "Randy brings valuable experience in working with other companies going through a financial restructuring process. He will work closely with our senior management team and the Creditors' Committees, as we develop our restructuring plan with a view of quickly emerging from creditor protection as a strong company in our industry."

Mr. Benson most recently served as Chief Restructuring Officer for Hollinger Inc and prior to that held the same position at Ivaco Inc. Mr. Benson was Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer at Call-Net Enterprises-Sprint Canada Inc. and before that he served as a division president at Parmalat Canada and as Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Beatrice Foods Inc. He is the principal of R.C. Benson Consulting Inc., a management consulting company focused on providing strategic analysis, chief executive management, and financial and operational restructuring expertise.