Executive Council
December 10, 2014
Ensuring Responsible Governance
Premier Announces Board Appointment
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today extended congratulations to Ken Marshall on his permanent appointment as Chair of the Board of Directors of Nalcor Energy and its subsidiary companies.
"Mr. Marshall has been an
active member of the Board of Directors of Nalcor Energy and its subsidiary
companies since 2004. The permanent appointment as Chair of the Board of
Directors follows his role as acting chair since early this year. I look forward
to his continued valuable contribution in this role and thank him for his
dedicated service to the people of Newfoundland
and Labrador."
- The Honourable Paul
Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
The appointment was made under the authority of the Energy Corporation Act and is effective immediately.
QUICK FACTS
- The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today extended congratulations to Ken Marshall on his permanent appointment as Chair of the Board of Directors of Nalcor Energy and its subsidiary companies.
- The appointment was made under the authority of the Energy Corporation Act.
- The appointment is effective immediately.
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Media contacts:
Heather Maclean
Director of Communications Office of the Premier 709-729-3581 heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca |
Donna Ivey
Special Assistant, Communications Office of the Premier 709-729-3551, 699-2402 donnaivey@gov.nl.ca |
BACKGROUNDER
Biography of Ken Marshall
Ken Marshall is President of the Atlantic Region for Rogers Communications Inc., one of Canada's largest telecommunications companies. He has been with Rogers (and formerly Cable Atlantic) for 24 years and previously worked in Montreal with the Institute of Canadian Bankers. He holds an MBA from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from Memorial University of Newfoundland (1984).
Mr. Marshall is the Chair of the Board of Directors of Nalcor Energy, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, Muskrat Falls and subsidiary companies, and served on the Board of the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council.
Being a big believer in community involvement, Ken is a long-time serving board member and past chair for Special Olympics, Newfoundland and Labrador. Also, he previously served on the Board of Regents of Memorial University of Newfoundland, as well as Chair for JUNO 2010 in St. John's. Mr. Marshall has also been named one of Atlantic Business Magazines Top 50 CEO's.
Mr. Marshall and his wife Andrea live in St. John's with their three children; Andrew, Erin and Matt.
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