James W. Burns
Canadian businessman (1921–2019)
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James William Burns OC OM (27 December 1929 – 11 February 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]
Harvard University (MBA 1953)
James W. Burns | |
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| Born | 27 December 1929 |
| Died | 11 February 2019 (aged 89) |
| Education | University of Manitoba (BCom 1951) Harvard University (MBA 1953) |
| Spouse |
Barbara Mary Copeland
(m. 1953) |
Education
Burns attended the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, where he received a Master of Business Administration degree. He also attended the University of Manitoba, earning a 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
