2015 Wm. A. Stewart Lecture featuring Mark Cohon

Event Details

Time: February 26, 2015 from 7pm to 10pm
Location: London Convention Centre
City/Town: London, Ontario
Website or Map: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/…
Phone: 519-826-4204
Event Type: fundrasier
Organized By: Rural Ontario Institute/Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program
Latest Activity: Feb 24, 2015

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Mark Cohon, the former CFL Commissioner has amassed a successful career as a proven leader that stretches far beyond the playing field. Cohon led the CFL organization through a transformation of its business model and a major boost to its brand. His leadership accomplishments also include executive positions with Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was appointed to the Order of Ontario in 2013, and serves on the boards of the World Wildlife Fund Canada, the Canada Post Community Foundation and is a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society.

Proceeds from this event support the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP). Started in 1984, AALP boasts over 400 graduates and continues to offer opportunities for Canada’s aspiring agricultural leaders who want to broaden their horizons and expand their networks to help shape the future of agriculture and agri-food sector in Ontario.

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