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People Corporation has appointed Eric Stefanson to its board of directors, effective immediately.
“It is with great pleasure that I announce that Mr. Stefanson has joined the company’s board as its newest director,” says Laurie Goldberg, chairman and CEO of the company. “As an active corporate director with broad knowledge of corporate governance and public company operations, Eric’s experience augments the board’s ability to provide guidance and direction to management as the company continues to execute on its strategy to build a sector leader.”
Stefanson joins the board with almost 40 years’ experience in government, industry and public practice, including extensive experience in a director capacity. He is currently a member of the board of directors for The North West Company, Via Rail Canada, FWS Holdings Ltd. and PGNX Capital Corp., as well as chair of the investment committee of the Winnipeg Civic Employees’ Benefits Program.
His private sector experience includes being the managing partner of the Central Canada region for BDO Canada LLP. In addition, he held senior finance and operating roles with Assante Corp., including the roles of chief financial officer and managing director, finance and planning, for Assante Canada and chief operating officer for Assante Asset Management Ltd.
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