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| '''Bill Morneau''' is a Canadian business person and Executive Chair of Canada’s largest human resources firm, Morneau Shepell, and the former chair of the ]. He has also been Chair of the Board at ], and ]. | '''Bill Morneau''' is a Canadian business person and Executive Chair of Canada’s largest human resources firm, Morneau Shepell, and the former chair of the ]. He has also been Chair of the Board at ], and ]. | ||
| Morneau is currently the federal Liberal candidate in ] for the upcoming October 19, 2015 ].<ref>Ivison, John (Mar 27 2015) Publisher: National Post |
Morneau is currently the federal Liberal candidate in ] for the upcoming October 19, 2015 ].<ref>Ivison, John (Mar 27 2015) Publisher: National Post</ref> | ||
| ==Early career and personal life== | ==Early career and personal life== | ||
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| ==Business career== | ==Business career== | ||
| As ] of Morneau Shepell, the largest Canadian human resources services organization with offices across ], Morneau has led the firm through a period of rapid growth from approximately 200 employees in 1992 to almost 4000 in 2015. Under his leadership the firm has gone through several significant changes, including the acquisition of Sobeco from Ernst & Young in 1997, going public on the ] in 2005, and the acquisition of Shepell-FGI in 2008.<ref> |
As ] of Morneau Shepell, the largest Canadian human resources services organization with offices across ], Morneau has led the firm through a period of rapid growth from approximately 200 employees in 1992 to almost 4000 in 2015. Under his leadership the firm has gone through several significant changes, including the acquisition of Sobeco from Ernst & Young in 1997, going public on the ] in 2005, and the acquisition of Shepell-FGI in 2008.<ref> Morneau Shepell</ref> | ||
| Morneau Shepell provides over 20,000 organizations representing millions of Canadians with ], employee benefit and Employee Assistance Programs.<ref> |
Morneau Shepell provides over 20,000 organizations representing millions of Canadians with ], employee benefit and Employee Assistance Programs.<ref>(July 21, 2015) Publisher: Canadian News Wire</ref> | ||
| Since joining the Company in 1987, Morneau’s executive positions have included appointments to ] in 1992, President and ] in 1998, and Chair and Chief Executive Officer in 2008.<ref> |
Since joining the Company in 1987, Morneau’s executive positions have included appointments to ] in 1992, President and ] in 1998, and Chair and Chief Executive Officer in 2008.<ref> Morneau Shepell</ref><ref>(Apr. 26, 2002) McKinnon et al The Globe and Mail</ref> | ||
| Recognized for his pension expertise, Morneau was appointed as Pension Investment Advisor to the ] ] in 2012, providing counsel aimed at facilitating the pooling of public-sector pension fund assets.<ref> |
Recognized for his pension expertise, Morneau was appointed as Pension Investment Advisor to the ] ] in 2012, providing counsel aimed at facilitating the pooling of public-sector pension fund assets.<ref>(May 30, 2012) Ontario Appoints Advisor To Lead Pension Investment Reforms</ref> In 2014, he was appointed by Ontario Premier ] to an expert panel led by former ] ] to recommend an Ontario pension supplement to the ].<ref>Office of the Premier (Jan 28 2014) Ontario Government</ref><ref>Morrow, Adrian (Dec. 18, 2013) Globe and Mail</ref><ref>Howlett, Karen (Nov. 16, 2012) Globe and Mail</ref><ref>(May 30, 2012) Ontario Ministry of Finance</ref> | ||
| ==Community involvement== | ==Community involvement== | ||
| Morneau served as the Chair of the Board at ] from 2009 to 2013, and as a board member from 2003 to 2013. He continues to offer his expertise on the board of St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation (2013–present). | Morneau served as the Chair of the Board at ] from 2009 to 2013, and as a board member from 2003 to 2013. He continues to offer his expertise on the board of St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation (2013–present). | ||
| Previously, Morneau served as the Chair of Covenant House (1997–2000), Chair of C.D. Howe Institute (2010–2014), and as a ] at ](2001–2014). He has volunteered as a board member for the ] Foundation (2004–2011), the ] (2001–2010), ] (2012–2015), and the ] Foundation (2000–2004).<ref> |
Previously, Morneau served as the Chair of Covenant House (1997–2000), Chair of C.D. Howe Institute (2010–2014), and as a ] at ](2001–2014). He has volunteered as a board member for the ] Foundation (2004–2011), the ] (2001–2010), ] (2012–2015), and the ] Foundation (2000–2004).<ref>(July 20, 2009) Globe and Mail</ref><ref>McGreggor, Glen (Feb 24, 2014) Ottawa Citizen</ref> | ||
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| Bill Morneau | |
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| Born | 1962 |
| Alma mater | Western University, London School of Economics, INSEAD |
| Occupation(s) | Executive Chair, Morneau Shepell |
Bill Morneau is a Canadian business person and Executive Chair of Canada’s largest human resources firm, Morneau Shepell, and the former chair of the C. D. Howe Institute. He has also been Chair of the Board at St. Michaels Hospital, and Covenant House.
Morneau is currently the federal Liberal candidate in Toronto Centre for the upcoming October 19, 2015 General Election.
Early career and personal life
Morneau was born in 1962 in Toronto, Ontario where he attended Senator O’Connor College School. From 1981 to 1986, Morneau attended the Western University and completed an Honours BA. During that time he also spent one year at University of Grenoble (France). He later went on to study at the London School of Economics (United Kingdom) and INSEAD (France) where he earned an M.Sc. (Econ.) and an MBA respectively.
Morneau is married to Nancy McCain since 1995, and together they are raising four children.
Business career
As Executive Chair of Morneau Shepell, the largest Canadian human resources services organization with offices across North America, Morneau has led the firm through a period of rapid growth from approximately 200 employees in 1992 to almost 4000 in 2015. Under his leadership the firm has gone through several significant changes, including the acquisition of Sobeco from Ernst & Young in 1997, going public on the Toronto Stock Exchange in 2005, and the acquisition of Shepell-FGI in 2008.
Morneau Shepell provides over 20,000 organizations representing millions of Canadians with pension, employee benefit and Employee Assistance Programs.
Since joining the Company in 1987, Morneau’s executive positions have included appointments to President in 1992, President and Chief Executive Officer in 1998, and Chair and Chief Executive Officer in 2008.
Recognized for his pension expertise, Morneau was appointed as Pension Investment Advisor to the Ontario Minister of Finance Dwight Duncan in 2012, providing counsel aimed at facilitating the pooling of public-sector pension fund assets. In 2014, he was appointed by Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne to an expert panel led by former Prime Minister Paul Martin to recommend an Ontario pension supplement to the Canada Pension Plan.
Community involvement
Morneau served as the Chair of the Board at St. Michael's Hospital from 2009 to 2013, and as a board member from 2003 to 2013. He continues to offer his expertise on the board of St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation (2013–present).
Previously, Morneau served as the Chair of Covenant House (1997–2000), Chair of C.D. Howe Institute (2010–2014), and as a board member at AGF Management(2001–2014). He has volunteered as a board member for the Art Gallery of Ontario Foundation (2004–2011), the Canadian Opera Company (2001–2010), Greenwood College (2012–2015), and the Toronto Zoo Foundation (2000–2004).
Politics
In June 2014, Morneau was nominated as the Liberal Party of Canada candidate for the newly configured riding of Toronto Centre. In December 2014, he was also appointed to serve on Justin Trudeau’s Economic Council of Advisors to provide the Liberal leader with advice on economic issues.
References
- Ivison, John (Mar 27 2015)Executive tipped as Trudeau's pick for Finance would target wealthy to boost middle class Publisher: National Post
- Morneau Shepell About Us Morneau Shepell
- (July 21, 2015) Morneau Shepell Declares July 2015 Cash Dividend Publisher: Canadian News Wire
- Executive Chairman Morneau Shepell
- (Apr. 26, 2002) McKinnon et al Top 40 Under 40 The Globe and Mail
- (May 30, 2012) Ontario Appoints Advisor To Lead Pension Investment Reforms
- Office of the Premier (Jan 28 2014) Premier Announces Technical Advisory Group Ontario Government
- Morrow, Adrian (Dec. 18, 2013) Wynne stakes Ontario Liberals' fortunes on pledge for new pension plan by spring Globe and Mail
- Howlett, Karen (Nov. 16, 2012) Pooling pension assets of public-sector workers in Ontario urged Globe and Mail
- (May 30, 2012)Ontario Appoints Advisor To Lead Pension Investment Reforms Ontario Ministry of Finance
- (July 20, 2009) St. Michael’s Hospital: William Morneau, Chair of the Board of Directors Globe and Mail
- McGreggor, Glen (Feb 24, 2014)Bill Morneau resigns from C.D. Howe Institute after Liberal convention speech Ottawa Citizen
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