March 23, 2015 – William Robson, President and CEO of the C.D. Howe Institute, announces the appointment of Leo de Bever as a Senior Fellow of the Institute, and a member of its National Council, an esteemed group of Canadians tasked with providing guidance for the Institute’s top-quality research program.
“Leo de Bever is one of Canada’s most insightful economists and asset managers,” said Robson. “His knowledge, skills and breadth of experience are extraordinary. We have benefited from his advice in the past, and look forward to continued collaboration in his new roles.”
Dr. de Bever started his career at the Bank of Canada, and has so far worked with eight public and private organizations in four countries.
His search for superior pension and endowment returns at Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and most recently as CEO of Alberta Investment Management Corporation have led him to become an early investor in infrastructure, timberland and commodities.
He is now working with long-term investors to combine the profitable and the desirable and use their cash and patience to capitalize on growing opportunities in commercializing new technologies.
Leo was born in the Netherlands. He received a B.A. in economics from the University of Oregon, and a PhD from the University of Wisconsin.
For more information please contact: James Fleming of the C.D. Howe Institute at 416-865-1904; email:jfleming@cdhowe.org.
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