André J. Galipeault - Curriculum Vitae
CAREER PROFILE
Senior Executive with broad based corporate and commercial general management experience incorporating finance, strategic planning and business development on a national and international bases. Board of Director and chairman responsibilities.
THE GALIPEAULT GROUP INC. (1992 - present)
President
The Galipeault Group Inc. is a management consulting firm providing board
advisory services to the public and not-for-profit segments of Canadian
institutions. The organization also provides fundraising services to the
not-for-profit sector.
THE INSTITUTE OF CORPORATE DIRECTORS (1993-1998)
President
The Institute of Corporate Directors, originally formed in 1980 has for
its mission the enhancement of the quality of corporate and not-for-profit
governance in Canada. It aims to provide an effective voice to represent
the interest of members; to bring experience of business leaders to bear
on the conduct of public affairs, and to encourage and help its members
to improve their professional competence as business leaders. The Institute
traces its roots to The Institute of Directors based in London, England,
with which it retains an affiliation.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, with the responsibility for implementation
of its decisions.
Responsible for the direction, administration, funding development and
coordination of all activities to meet the short and long-term objectives
of the Institute.
Charged with the responsibility to increase the membership base of the
Institute through ongoing programs of promotion to secure the commitment
of corporate executives and independent business leaders.
Responsible for eventually establishing branches of the Institute in Vancouver,
Montreal, Calgary and other major centres.
Responsible for the planning and executions of communications to the Institute
membership, including newsletters, general mailings and for the planning
and implementation of official meetings.
Recommend, and upon approval, administer an annual budget and assume responsibility
for overseeing and directing all necessary administrative functions.
FASKEN MARTINEAU DAVIS (1990-1993)
President
Fasken Martineau Davis is a national and international law firm of more
than 450 lawyers with offices in Vancouver, New Westminster, Toronto,
Montreal, Quebec City, London, England and Brussels. It is a national
partnership composed of Fasken Campbell Godfrey, Martineau Walker and
Davis & Company.
Newly created position with a mandate to develop a strategic plan, an
annual business plan including operating and capital budgets. Reporting
to the Board of Directors, comprising of nine members and headed by three
Co-Chairmen, have the responsibility for implementing all decisions as
directed by the Board.
Responsible for the day-to-day administrative management of the firm including
the foreign offices. Total revenues generated showed an increase of 206%
over the period ended January 31, 1990. Implemented financial management
system which provides adequate, timely and meaningful financial information
as well as a budgetary process which provides for the monitoring of the
firm's performance as against the previous year, budget and actuals, and
for the auditing of expenditures.
External representative of the firm with responsibility for press relations,
business functions and community image.
Responsible for the development of an internal system to record and recognize
the contribution of each lawyer to the success of the firm through the
transfer of clients, mandates and legal work to the firm and to the other
member firms and the manner in which lawyers dealt with such clients and
mandates.
Responsible for the monthly Board of Directors meetings, the Co-Chairman
meetings and the Annual Meeting of Partners. Visited the various offices
of the member firs on a regular basis to keep abreast of their respective
activities and interface with the partners.
Chairman of various Committees including Business Development, U.S. Task
Force, Professional Practice, Integration Planning, Budget, Technology
and Systems. Directed all activities determining the matters to be discussed
and studied.
Developed a communication plan to establish the firm as the prominent
law firm nationally with the use of a target mix of advertising, editorial
information focused on the positioning of the firm.
Initiated development calls on prospective new clients and in cooperation
with the Business Development Committee, developed and proceeded with
the implementation of a Business Development Plan placing emphasis on
the individual lawyer business development efforts having determined that
activities had to be planned around Practice Groups as being the best
method to increase the firm's business.
Currently developing a marketing information system to better understand
the client base and to more effectively target the business development
efforts.
Instrumental in the development of an Eastern European Business Development
Plan.
Involved in the negotiations leading to the affiliation of the firm with
Davis & Company of Vancouver and in the various approaches made to expand
the firm in other provinces and in Japan.
TEXACO CANADA (1964-1990)
Vice-President,
General Counsel (1977-1990)
General Counsel (1975-1977)
General Solicitor (1972-1975)
Associate General Counsel (1971-1972)
Solicitor (1964-1971)
Reported to the President and Chief Executive Officer.
Overall responsibility for legal Matters; implementation of policies to
modernize legal Department, assessment of legal needs of the Company's
various business units and operations to ensure the availability to them
of timely, competent and cost-effective legal advice and to implement
an effective preventive law program, assessment of the legal services
being performed both inside and outside the Company and the establishment
of a more positive and dynamic relationship between the Company's outside
counsels and its in-house legal team.
Legal Counsel to Chief Executive Officer and other Senior Management:
The counsel provided varied from verbal counsel to detailed written submissions.
Counsel on possible commercial activity as corporate policy creation and
application.
Planning and Corporate Strategy: Participated in the task forces dealing
with the closing of refineries, the rationalization of the Marketing Department,
participation in formulation of oil product supply and sale strategies.
Responsibility for Secretary's Department
Directed the Corporate Secretary on all secretarial matters pertaining
to the conduct of the corporate business including the preparation and
submission in accordance with the Company's by-laws and other legal requirements
of all reports required by regulatory authorities.
Responsibility for the Human Resources Department:
Directed
the General Manager of the department; evaluating, developing, recommending,
coordinating and implementing plans and objectives.
Responsibility for the Corporate Security Department: Directed the Corporate
Security Officer in developing and implementing security measures for
the protection of the Company's assets and personnel.
Corporate/Commercial. Negotiated business acquisitions and disposals,
share/asset purchase and sale agreements, new venture proposals, financing
agreements public and private, joint venture agreements, and amalgamation
agreements.
Direction of Litigation: Administered the Company's litigation throughout
Canada including instructing and active participation with outside counsels,
overseeing preparation of appropriate briefs, discovery and trial preparation,
and settlement discussions and finalization.
Insurance Matters: Overall responsibility for Insurance Department, assessment
and review of insurance program and budget, negotiation with insurance
carriers and adjusters in respect of various insurance coverages and claims.
Obtained broad experience in the resource industry in both the legal and
business fields of:
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Oil Products: including appearances before a number of administrative governmental agencies, and the overall responsibility of the company, before the Restrictive Trade Practices Commission during the Oil Inquiry. |
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Manufacturing and Refining: Negotiation and drafting of construction contracts, license agreements, land use agreements and process agreements. |
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Supply
and Distribution: Negotiation and drafting of pipeline agreements,
Storage and user agreements, oil product and crude supply and exchange
agreements, and ship building contracts.
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PRIVATE PRACTICE 1960-1964
General
practitioner with emphasis placed on maritime law, insurance law and commercial
law.
PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
ASSOCIATIONS
Professional
Business
OTHER INTERESTS
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York University | Governor |
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Canadian Centre for Management Development | Governor |
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National Ballet of Canada | Past President, Director, and Chairman of Patron's Council |
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National Ballet School | Vice-Chair and Director |
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National Theatre School of Canada | Past Chairman of the Board, and Governor |
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Ballet Opera House Corporation | Past Director and Secretary |
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Toronto Arts Council Foundation | Director |
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Friends of Canadian Unity | Director |
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Opera Hamilton | Past Director |
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Power Plant | Past Director |
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Council for Canadian Unity | Past Director |
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Ontario Craft Council | Past Member Advisory Committee |
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Laval University | Vice-President, Capital Campaign Ontario |
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McGill University | Capital Campaign Ontario |
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Cercle Canadien de Toronto | Director |
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St. Lawrence Theatre | |
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Transformation Fund | Director |
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Avoca Apartments Limited | Past President and Director |
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Provincial Construction Company | President and Director |
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Canadian Stage Company | Director |
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Toronto Arts Council Foundation | Director and Secretary |
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