James Burns (businessman)
James W. Burns OC OM (1921 – February 11, 2019), was a director emeritus at the Power Corporation of Canada. He was an Officer of the Order of Canada.[1] Burns's contribution to the nation as well as his hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba has earned him national recognition and distinction. His latest project involved the construction of a state of the art Skateboard Park in downtown Winnipeg. He died in Winnipeg on February 11, 2019.[2]
Education[]
Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration - Master of Business Administration U. of Manitoba - Doctor of Laws
Previous Positions[]
The Great-West Life Assurance Co. - chr. Power Financial Corp. - chr. and CEO Power Corp. of Canada - pres. The Great-West Life Assurance Co. - pres. and CEO
References[]
- ^ "Order of Canada". archive.gg.ca. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ "James BURNS Obituary - Winnipeg, MB". Legacy.com. The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
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