David Emerson has been appointed to the Institute of Corporate Directors’ board of directors.
“Mr. Emerson brings outstanding experience and expertise from an accomplished career in the public and corporate sectors. We are confident that he will add tremendous value to our board and organization,” said Donna Soble Kaufman, chair of the ICD.
Emerson is a corporate director and a public policy and business advisor. He has held senior positions with the Government of Canada, including Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of International Trade and Minister of Industry.
Emerson currently serves as chair of the boards of Maple Leaf Foods Inc. and TimberWest Forest Corporation. He also serves on the boards of Finning International Inc., Stantec Inc. and Newgold Inc. Emerson is co-chair of the Prime Minister’s Advisory Committee on the Public Service.