Cedric Ritchie
Cedric Ritchie | |
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| Born | Cedric Elmer Ritchie August 22, 1927 Upper Kent, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Died | March 20, 2016 (aged 88) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Known for | Chairman and CEO of the Bank of Nova Scotia |
| Awards | Order of Canada |
Cedric Elmer Ritchie, OC (August 22, 1927 – March 20, 2016) was a Canadian businessman and chairman and CEO of The Bank of Nova Scotia.[1] He was also chairman of the Business Development Bank of Canada since 2001.
Career[edit]
At age 17, Ritchie, the son of a potato farmer, began working as a teller in The Bank of Nova Scotia's Bath, New Brunswick branch. In 1958, he became assistant branch manager in Toronto and chief general manager in 1970.[2]
Honours[edit]
In 1981, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in recognition of "his wide knowledge of banking and commerce".[1] He was inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame in 2000.
Election to board of directors[edit]
In 2003, he was appointed to the Board of Directors of Twin Mining Corporation. He is also a member of the Board of Director of Canada Post.
Honorary degrees[edit]
- LL.D., St. Francis Xavier University, December 1979
- LL.D., Dalhousie University, May 1983
- LL.D., Queen's University, June 1984
- LL.D., University of New Brunswick, October 1985
- LL.D., Mount Allison University, October 1986
Awards[edit]
- Sikatuna Award, Philippines
References[edit]
- ^ Kiladze, Tim (March 21, 2016). "Former Bank of Nova Scotia head Cedric Ritchie dies at 88". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
- ^ "Scotiabank head enjoys Far East expansion". Montreal Gazette. February 6, 1973. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
External links[edit]
- "Business Development Bank of Canada Board of Directors". Archived from the original on May 10, 2006. Retrieved April 28, 2006.
