Cedric Ritchie

Cedric Elmer Ritchie (22 August 1927 – 20 March 2016) was a Canadian businessman and chairman and CEO of The Bank of Nova Scotia. He was also chairman of the Business Development Bank of Canada since 2001.

Career At age 17, Ritchie, the son of a potato farmer, began working as a teller in The Bank of Nova Scotia's Bath, New Brunswick branch. In 1958, he became assistant branch manager in Toronto and chief general manager in 1970.

Honours In 1981, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in recognition of "his wide knowledge of banking and commerce". He was inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame in 2000.

Election to board of directors In 2003, he was appointed to the Board of Directors of Twin Mining Corporation. He is also a member of the Board of Director of Canada Post.

Honorary degrees LL.D., St. Francis Xavier University, December 1979 LL.D., Dalhousie University, May 1983 LL.D., Queen's University, June 1984 LL.D., University of New Brunswick, October 1985 LL.D., Mount Allison University, October 1986

Awards Sikatuna Award, Philippines