About John C. Kerr
Born 1944. John C. Kerr is a Canadian businessperson, known for Lignum (company).
John "Jake" Custance Kerr, (born September 21, 1944) is a Canadian business executive. He is the former chair and CEO of Lignum Ltd., one of Canada's largest privately held forest product companies.
Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, he received a bachelor's degree from the University of British Columbia in 1965 and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley in 1967.
He has been a member of the board of directors of Scotiabank since 1999.
In 2002, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada "for his ability to bring together diverse interests" and for having "served as Canada's lead negotiator in international trade talks". In 1997, he was awarded the Order of British Columbia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John C. Kerr?
Canadian businessman
When was John C. Kerr born?
John C. Kerr was born on 21 September 1944 in Vancouver.
What is John C. Kerr's occupation?
John C. Kerr is a businessperson.
What is John C. Kerr known for?
John C. Kerr is known for Lignum (company).
What nationality is John C. Kerr?
John C. Kerr is Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jake Kerr (businessman)
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