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- Category: Appointments and Honours
On May 17, 2018, Ian Telfer was inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame (CBHF). Each year, the CBHF recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of the country most distinguished business leaders and our very own Ian Telfer; Chairman of Goldcorp has been inducted into the class of 2018.
After completing his Masters in Business Administration at the University of Ottawa, Ian began a career in the resources sector eventually climbing the ranks to become CEO of Goldcorp from the years 2004 to 2006. Following a substantial donation in 2007, the University of Ottawa honoured Ian by naming their School of Management, now called the Telfer School of Management, after him.
Currently, Ian Telfer acts as chairman for Goldcorp. He manages and guides the company’s national and international projects and acquisitions. As one of the world’s top gold producers, Goldcorp and Ian are dedicated to sustained and meaningful growth.
Congratulations to Ian Telfer on being named to the Canadian Business Hall of Fame class of 2018!
For more information on Ian Telfer, visit our page "About Ian Telfer" »
- Category: Alumni in the Lead
On November 2nd at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, the Fraser Institute held their annual Founder’s Award tribute dinner honouring Canada’s greatest business and philanthropic leaders. This year’s Award was presented to Ian Telfer, Chairman of the Board and Director of Goldcorp. That week Ian Telfer attended and networked with our alumni at the receptions in Calgary November 1st and in Vancouver November 2nd as a special guest but also to cap off the 10th anniversary of the Telfer School.
The Fraser Institute Founders’ Award, named after founders T. Patrick Boyle and Michael A. Walker, is the Institute’s highest honour. The award is presented annually to individuals in recognition of their exceptional entrepreneurial achievements, generous philanthropic endeavors and dedication to competitive markets. These individuals are role models for the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders.
Ian Telfer was also honoured along with his wife, Nancy Burke, as the recipients of the Children’s Charity Gold Heart Award at the annual Gold Heart Gala. The couple are well-known across British Columbia and beyond for their generous giving, including to Variety - the Children’s Charity of BC (Variety BC) through their family foundation.
The Gold Heart Award is Variety BC’s most prestigious mark of distinction, honouring exceptional philanthropic contributions throughout local communities. The Gala is chaired by Mary Zilba, and vice-chaired by Fiona Forbes, local television celebrities and longtime friends and supporters of Variety BC.
Ian Telfer will also be announced as one of the 2018 Canadian Business Hall of Fame inductees at the Gala Dinner and Induction Ceremony that will be held in Toronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on May 17, 2018.
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- Category: Latest News
Nearly 700 BC business leaders and their guests gathered at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver on Thursday, May 12, 2016 as Ian Telfer, Chairman of the Board, Goldcorp Inc., was one of the three newest members into the Business Laureates of British Columbia (BLBC) Hall of Fame, hosted by JA British Columbia.
The BLBC Hall of Fame was created by JABC in 2005 to honour and recognize the outstanding BC business leaders who have shown a vision unique amongst their peers, provided leadership to motivate others to achieve their goals, demonstrated integrity throughout their lives, and built a legacy in the province that will enrich all those who follow. Prerequisites for induction include outstanding business achievements, enduring contributions to the province and country, as well as deep commitments to diverse and niche communities.
Jan Bell-Irving, President and CEO, JABC, says: “This year’s inductees have dedicated their lives to building and supporting a flourishing business community for our province. They have left behind a powerful legacy that continues to inspire future generations of business leaders and entrepreneurs.”
Mr. Telfer has been recognized many times for his contributions to the mining industry and in 2013 was named one of Canada’s top 25 most powerful business people and listed in Canadian Business Magazine’s “The Power 50.” In 2015, he was inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame.
In addition to his impressive business accomplishments, Mr. Telfer is known for his philanthropic endeavors. In 2007, he donated $25 million to the Telfer School of Management. He is a Patron of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation and generously supports many local causes personally. In November 2015, he and with his wife Nancy Burke were recognized at 10th Annual Global Forum on Human Settlements held at the Headquarters of the United Nations in New York with an award for "Innovation in Green Energy" for a technology project that will take waste and make power in West Africa.
Mr. Telfer is a Fellow in the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Canada and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Ottawa. He was awarded an honourary doctorate from the University of Ottawa in 2015.
The original press release was published on the Business Laureates BC website [This link is no longer available].
Photo credit: Business Laureate BC
- Category: Donations / Fundraising
The University of Ottawa is proud to announce that Ian Telfer has committed a $2 million planned gift to the School of Management that bears his name. In 2007, Mr. Telfer contributed $25 million to the University, the largest private naming gift ever made to a Canadian business school.
“Making a planned gift is something all alumni can do to help future generations of students,” stated Ian Telfer. “Being a donor is very rewarding and it really keeps you connected to your alma mater.”
François Julien, Dean of the Telfer School of Management, stated: “At the Telfer School, we strive to create relevant management knowledge and develop influential leaders who transform lives, organizations and communities. His future contribution will help us to maintain strong connections with businesses and the community in order to continuously enhance our programs.”
Mr. Telfer also became a member of the University of Ottawa’s “Defy the Conventional” Campaign Cabinet. This campaign, the largest fundraising effort in the university’s history, has set a lofty goal of raising $400 million, which will enable the University to continue its unparalleled teaching and research activities.
“Ian Telfer understands the positive and transformative impact of philanthropy,” said Allan Rock, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ottawa. “His ongoing support for our university is demonstrative of his generosity and a desire to help his alma mater continue to advance as a competitive research university that offers students the best quality learning environment possible.”
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About Ian Telfer
Ian Telfer has served as Chairman of the Board of Goldcorp since November 2006, and President and Chief Executive Officer of its predecessor, Wheaton River Minerals Ltd., since 2001. He also served as Chairman of the World Gold Council from 2009 to 2013.
Mr. Telfer has over 30 years of experience in the precious metals business. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and has served as a director and officer of several Canadian and international companies. He graduated from the University of Ottawa with an MBA in 1976.
He has received numerous awards including being named Ernst & Young’s Western Canada Entrepreneur of the year in 2007 and being elected to the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame in 2015.
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