Thomas C. O'Neill

Chair, Audit Committee

Tom O’Neill is the retired chair of PwC Consulting. He was formerly CEO of PwC Consulting; COO of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Global; CEO of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Canada; and chair and CEO of Price Waterhouse Canada. He worked in Brussels in 1975 to broaden his international experience and from 1975 to 1985 was lead partner for several multinational companies, specializing in dual Canadian and US listed companies.

Mr. O’Neill has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen’s University. He was designated a Chartered Accountant in 1970 and made a Fellow (FCA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario in 1988. He was awarded a Fellowship by the Institute of Corporate Directors in 2008 for his outstanding governance contributions to Canadian enterprises. He has an Honorary Doctorate of Law from Queen’s University. In addition to his public company directorships, Mr. O’Neill is the vice chair of St. Michael’s Hospital.

Mr. O’Neill has a proven track record of strategic insight and leading growth. With over 40 years experience in financial roles, he is considered a financial expert. His international industry and board experience have given him a wealth of knowledge in compensation, oil and gas, public policy and marketing.

Mr. O'Neill sits on the following committees:

 

Other public company directorships Type of company Stock exchange Committee appointments
Adecco S.A. Human Resources SIX Swiss Exchange
  • nomination and compensation
BCE Inc. (chair) Telecom Services TSX -
Loblaw Companies Limited Food Retail TSX
  • audit (chair)
The Bank of Nova Scotia Money Centre Banks TSX
  • audit and conduct review
  • corporate governance and pension
Previous public company directorships over the last five years
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