Lynton Wilson
Lynton Wilson | |
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Chancellor of McMaster University | |
In office 2007–2013 | |
Preceded by | Melvin M. Hawkrigg |
Succeeded by | Suzanne Labarge |
Personal details | |
Born | Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada | April 3, 1940
Alma mater | McMaster University Cornell University |
Occupation | business executive |
Lynton Ronald 'Red' Wilson,
Biography
Wilson was born and raised in
Entering the corporate world, Wilson held the position of corporate
Wilson left the government again in 1974 to take up a vice-presidency and directorship with
Returning once more to the corporate world in 1981, Wilson became the president and CEO of Redpath Industries Ltd., later becoming chairman in 1988. In 1989, he was appointed vice-chairman of the Bank of Nova Scotia. Wilson became president and COO of BCE Inc., Canada's largest telecommunications company, in 1990, was appointed president and CEO in 1992, and added the responsibilities of chairman in 1993. Wilson stepped down from all but his position as chairman in 1998, but continued to serve as chairman of the board until 2000. Between 2000 and 2005 he served as chairman for Nortel.[4]
Wilson holds numerous honorary degrees, and was appointed officer of the Order of Canada in 1997. Wilson continues to be involved with companies such as Nortel Networks, CAE Inc., and Daimler AG, and also served as chancellor of his alma mater, McMaster University from 2007 - 2013.
References
- ^ "Globe Advisor".
- ISBN 9780771576133.
- ^ a b "Lynton R. (Red) Wilson, O.C. | Historica Canada". www.historicacanada.ca. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
- ^ "Stocks".[dead link]