Warren Moysey, chairman of the board of directors, Aviva Canada Inc is pleased to announce the appointments of David H Laidley, Mary Theresa McLeod and Michael M Shaw as directors of the company, effective immediately.
Warren Moysey, chairman of the board of directors, Aviva Canada Inc is pleased to announce the appointments of David H Laidley, Mary Theresa McLeod and Michael M Shaw as directors of the company, effective immediately.
Mr Laidley, FCA, is a former chairman of Deloitte & Touche LLP and has a broad background in accounting, auditing and business. He was appointed chairman Emeritus when he completed his term as chairman of Deloitte & Touche LLP in 2006, and is currently the chairman of Deloitte's global captive indemnity insurer, headquartered in Bermuda. He is a member of the Order of Chartered Accountants of Quebec and currently sits on the board of the Bank of Canada.
Ms McLeod, BA, MBA, CFA, is an investment banking professional specializing in public utility finance. She has been a commissioner for the Ontario Securities Commission for seven years, and was founder and president of the McLeod Capital Corporation. She held senior investment banking positions with ScotiaMcLeod Inc, Merrill Lynch Canada Inc and Pitfield, MacKay, Ross & Company Ltd. She holds board positions with Wescast Industries Inc and is a member of the independent review committee of Investors Group Financial Services Ltd.
Mr Shaw, B Comm, is managing director, Global Enterprises & ATCO Ltd Corporate Development. His 29-year business career with ATCO Group - a worldwide organization of companies active in power generation, utilities and global enterprises - has included a number of executive-level positions, including president of ATCO Structures, ATCO Midstream, and ATCO Frontec. Mr Shaw serves on the board of directors of Chariot Carriers Inc and Great Western Brewing Company Limited. He is also a member of the World Presidents' Organization.
Both Mr Laidley and Ms McLeod will join the audit and investment committees of Aviva Canada's board. Mr Shaw will join the conduct review committee.
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Glenn Cooper
Senior Manager, Public Relations, Aviva Canada Inc.
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About Aviva Canada Inc
Aviva Canada Inc is one of the leading Property and Casualty insurance groups in Canada, providing home, automobile and business insurance to more than three million customers. Our group of companies has more than 3,300 employees, 40 locations and more than 3,000 independent broker partners. Aviva Canada Inc's products and services are delivered across the country through the Aviva Canada group of companies which include: Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, Pilot Insurance Company, Traders General Insurance Company, Elite Insurance Company, Scottish & York Insurance Co Limited and S&Y Insurance Company. Aviva Canada Inc is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UK-based Aviva plc, the world's fifth largest insurance group. Please visit our web site at www.avivacanada.com or share your thoughts on insurance at www.changeinsurance.ca.