Cedric Ritchie
Cedric Ritchie | |
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| Born | 22 August 1927 |
| Died | 20 March 2016 (aged 88) |
| Spouse |
Barbara Binnington (m. 1956) |
Cedric Elmer Ritchie OC (22 August 1927 – 20 March 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.
