James Burns (businessman)
James W. Burns, was a Director Emeritus at the Power Corporation of Canada. He was an Officer of the Order of Canada. 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.Education
Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration - Master of Business Administration
U. of Manitoba - Doctor of LawsPrevious 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
