Claude Taylor (transportation executive)
| Claude Ivan Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 20, 1925 Salisbury, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Died |
April 23, 2015 (aged 89) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | McGill University |
| Occupation | corporate executive, accountant |
Claude Ivan Taylor, OC (May 20, 1925 – April 23, 2015) was a Canadian transportation executive. He was the President and CEO of Air Canada.[1]
Born in Salisbury, New Brunswick, he graduated as a Registered Industrial Accountant from McGill University in 1953. He started at Air Canada in 1949 as a reservation agent and would become President and CEO from 1976 to 1984. From 1984 to 1992, he was Chairman of the Board. He was President & CEO again from 1990 to 1992. He was President of the International Air Transport Association from 1979 to 1980.[2]
In 1986, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada for having "turned Air Canada into a world leader in air transportation and, through his leadership of professional organizations at home and abroad".[3] In 1985, he was inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame.[4] He has received honorary degrees from the University of New Brunswick and McMaster University. He was also a Commander of the Order of St. John.
References
- ↑ "Claude Taylor". The Gazette. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
- ↑ Canadian Who's Who 1997 entry
- ↑ Order of Canada citation
- ↑ Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame profile
| Business positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by None |
CEO and President of Air Canada 1976-1984 |
Succeeded by Pierre Jean Jeanniot |
| Preceded by Pierre Jean Jeanniot |
CEO and President of Air Canada 1990-1992 |
Succeeded by Hollis L. Harris |