Peter Bentley (businessman)
Peter Bentley | |
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Born | 1930[1] Vienna, Austria |
Died | 6 September 2021 | (aged 90–91)
Nationality | Canadian |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | CEO of Canfor Corporation |
Parent(s) | Leopold Bloch-Bauer, aka Poldi Antoinette Ruth Pick |
Awards | Order of Canada |
Peter John Gerald Bentley, OC (1930[1] – 6 September 2021) was a Canadian businessman and the third Chancellor of the University of Northern British Columbia.
Early life and education
Bentley was born in
Career
In 1970, Bentley became executive vice-president of
He has also served in numerous other volunteer positions, including the BC Sports Hall of Fame, the Vancouver Police Foundation, Canadian Golf Association, two independent school boards, and UBC advisory boards. In 2004, he was appointed chancellor of the University of Northern British Columbia and held that post until mid 2007.[5]
He was also the chair of FORED BC Society, a federally registered charity in British Columbia created in 1925, that offers balanced education about forestry and natural resources.
Recognition
In 1983, he was made an officer of the Order of Canada for playing "an important role in manufacturing, business and finance in British Columbia."[6]
Personal life
In 2005, his family was awarded a portion of US$21.8-million in restitution payments for the theft of the family's sugar refinery in Austria by the Nazis.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g New York Times: "For Betrayal by Swiss Bank and Nazis, $21 Million" By WILLIAM GLABERSON 14 April 2005
- ISBN 9781524619879.
- ^ Canfor Corporation website: Our Rich History retrieved 29 January 2013
- ^ "Peter BENTLEY Obituary (2021) the Globe and Mail". www.legacy.com. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ a b Bloomberg Peter Bentley profile Page accessed 3 March 2016
- ^ Order of Canada citation