MEDIA ADVISORY - The Honourable John P. Manley, P.C., O.C., President and CEO
of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives, at the Canadian Club of
Montreal's podium

Speech title: Seizing the initiative: opportunities for Canada amid global recovery

Monday, September 20, 2010
Noon - 2 p.m. (speech at 1:00 p.m.)
Hilton Montreal Bonaventure Hotel
Salon Mont-Royal
900, de La Gauchetière West, Montréal

MONTREAL, Sept. 15 /CNW Telbec/ - The Honourable John Manley, P.C., O.C., was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE) effective January 1, 2010. The CCCE is Canada's most influential business association, representing 150 chief executives and entrepreneurs of major Canadian corporations in all sectors and regions of the country.

Mr. Manley is a former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. After a 16-year career in politics, he returned to the private sector in 2004. Since leaving government, Mr. Manley has continued to be active in public policy, as a media commentator, speaker and adviser to government.

In addition to his role as President and CEO of the CCCE, Mr. Manley serves on the boards of several publicly traded companies and is active in the not-for-profit sector.

We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you to this most fascinating luncheon presentation.

For further information:

Source and Media Contact:

Ginette Bergogne
Executive Director
Canadian Club of Montreal
514 398-0457
[email protected]