Arthur Mauro

Arthur Valentine Mauro
OC OM QC
11th Chancellor of University of Manitoba
In office
1991–2000
Preceded by Henry Duckworth
Succeeded by Bill Norrie
7th Chancellor of Lakehead University
In office
January 1, 2010  2013
Preceded by Lorne Everett
Succeeded by Derek Burney
4th president and chief executive officer of Investors Group
In office
1981–1992
Preceded by Robert H. Jones
Succeeded by H. Sanford Riley
Personal details
Born (1927-02-15) February 15, 1927
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Alma mater University of Manitoba
Profession Lawyer

Arthur Valentine Mauro, OC OM QC (born February 15, 1927) is a Canadian lawyer and businessman.

Born in Thunder Bay, Ontario, he studied law at the University of Manitoba and was president of the University of Manitoba Students' Union. He was called to the Bar of Manitoba in 1953. Until 1969 he practiced law, specializing in transportation and communication law. In 1967, he was appointed chairman of the Royal Commission on Northern Transportation.

In 1969, he became a senior executive with Great Northern Capital Corporation. From 1972 to 1976, he was president and chief executive officer of Transair Limited. In 1976, he joined the Investors Group, becoming president, chief executive officer and chairman.

In 1991, he was elected chancellor of the University of Manitoba, serving until 2000. From 2009 through 2012, he served as chancellor of Lakehead University.

Honours

In 1987, he was made a member of the Order of Canada and was promoted to officer in 1992.[1] In 2004, he was awarded the Order of Manitoba.[2]

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