André J. Galipeault - Profile

Mr. Galipeault, C.M., is the President of The Galipeault Group Inc.

After having obtained a law degree from McGill University, Mr. Galipeault practiced law for a few years before joining Texaco Canada Inc. where he assumed various responsibilities within the law department and in the management of the corporation in general. He retired from the corporation as Vice-President and General Counsel in 1990 and subsequently became the President of the national and international law firm Fasken Martineau Davis.

He then assumed the presidency of the Institute of Corporate Directors, an organization striving to further the practice of good governance within the private, public and not-for-profit segments of Canadian institutions. The Galipeault Group Inc while providing board advisory services is also specializing in fundraising for the not-for-profit sector.

Mr. Galipeault has served and continues to serve on a number of boards. He is Governor of York University and of the Canadian Centre for Management Development, the Vice-Chair of the National Ballet School and the Chair of Project Work. He is a member of the board of the Toronto Arts Council Foundation, the Canadian Stage Company, the Royal Conservatory of Music and Le Cercle Canadien de Toronto. Past President of the National Ballet of Canada and of the National Theatre School, he was also a director of Opera Hamilton, The Toronto Arts Foundation, The Ballet Opera House Corporation, The Toronto International Festival and the Power Plant.

Mr. Galipeault was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada as a philanthropist and arts promoter who has contributed over the years to the vitality of Canadian culture.

Services:
Corporate Governance
Responsibilities of Directors
Board Supervisory Services
Board Structure
Investor relations

For more detailed information, please see Mr. Galipeault's Curriculum Vitae