James Burns (businessman)

For other people named James Burns, see James Burns (disambiguation).

James W. Burns, OC OM is a Director Emeritus at the Power Corporation of Canada. He is an Officer of the Order of Canada. Burns’s contribution to the nation as well as his hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba has earned him national recognition and distinction. His latest project involves the construction of a state of the art Skateboard Park in downtown Winnipeg.

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

University of Manitoba citation
Order of Manitoba citation
Order of Canada citation

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