David P. O'Brien

David P. O'Brien, OC is a Canadian businessman, currently as Chairman of the Board of EnCana and the Royal Bank of Canada.

Education

O'Brien obtained a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Economics from Concordia University and a Bachelor of Civil Law from McGill University.[1] At McGill he was selected as the Articles Editor for the McGill Law Journal.[2]

Career

In addition to his current roles as chairman of EnCana and the Royal Bank of Canada, O'Brien is a board member at Enerplus, Range Royalty, and Spur Resources and has previously served as a director at Molson Coors Brewing Company, TransCanada Corporation, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, Inco Limited and the C. D. Howe Institute.[3] He also served as the chancellor of Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2010.[4] In May 2004, O’Brien was inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame.[5] In January 2009, O'Brien was named an officer of the Order of Canada "for his contributions as a respected corporate leader, and his support for post-secondary education across Canada".[6]

Personal life

He currently resides in Calgary, Alberta.

References

  1. "Profile: David O'Brien - At a glance". Forbes. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  2. "Masthead, Volume 11". McGill Law Journal. 1965.
  3. "Interview with David O'Brien". Ivey Business Review. Retrieved 2013-04-17.
  4. "Chancellors of Concordia University". Records Management and Archives. Concordia University. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
  5. "David P. O’Brien, O.C., Q.C.". Calgary Business Hall of Fame. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  6. "Chancellor David O’Brien appointed to the Order of Canada". News@Concordia. Concordia University. 2009-01-05. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
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