James Burns (businessman)
- James Burns (businessman)
James W. Burns 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 AdministrationU. of Manitoba - Doctor of Laws
Previous Positions
The Great-West Life Assurance Co. - chr.Power Financial Corp. - chr. and CEOPower Corp. of Canada - pres.The Great-West Life Assurance Co. - pres. and CEO
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