Dominic D’Alessandro
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| Dominic D’Alessandro | |
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| Born | January 18, 1947 Rome, Italy |
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| Occupation | CEO, Manulife |
| Spouse | Pearl D’Alessandro |
| Website Manulife Financial |
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Dominic D’Alessandro (born 1947) is the President and current CEO of Manulife Financial since January 1994, a major Canadian insurance company and financial services provider.
[edit] Awards and recognition
Dominic D’Alessandro was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in August 2003. He was given the title ‘Canada’s Most Respected CEO’ in 2004 and ‘Canada’s Outstanding CEO of the Year 2002’ by his peers for his contribution to business and the community.
In November 2006, Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper named Mr. D’Alessandro to the Advisory Committee on the Public Service of Canada, and in June 2006 appointed him to NAFTA’s North American Competitiveness Council.[1]
He received the International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award from the University of Manitoba in June 2007 [2], and has also received the Canadian Business Leader Award from the University of Alberta School of Business in March 2007 [3], an Honourary Doctorate from York University in June 2006, a 2005 Horatio Alger Award, a Special Lifetime Management Achievement Award from McGill University in February 2005, Concordia University’s Loyola Medal in May 2004, the University of Toronto’s Arbour Award in September 1999, and an Honourary Doctorate from Concordia University in June 1998. Mr. D’Alessandro was also made a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1993.
[edit] References
- ^ Prime Minister of Canada (June 13, 2006). "Prime Minister announces Canadian membership of North American Competitiveness Council". Press release. Retrieved on 2008-02-13.
- ^ University of Manitoba (March 19, 2007). "Manulife CEO Dominic D'Alessandro to receive prestigious I.D.E.A. Award". Press release. Retrieved on 2008-02-13.
- ^ University of Alberta School of Business (October 2, 2006). "Dominic D’Alessandro: 2007 Canadian Business Leader Award Recipient". Press release. Retrieved on 2008-02-13.
