Co-operators officially appoints new CEO at AGM

The Co-operators Group’s chairman Peter Podovinikoff officially appointed Katherine Bardswick as the group’s new president and CEO at the company’s annual general meeting which was held in Vancouver, B.C. today. Podovinikoff also hinted at "unveiling of plans for future prosperity [for the company]" as the new CEO takes the helm. Bardswick replaces Terry Squire who […]

By Canadian Underwriter | April 17, 2002 | Last updated on October 30, 2024
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The Co-operators Group’s chairman Peter Podovinikoff officially appointed Katherine Bardswick as the group’s new president and CEO at the company’s annual general meeting which was held in Vancouver, B.C. today. Podovinikoff also hinted at "unveiling of plans for future prosperity [for the company]" as the new CEO takes the helm. Bardswick replaces Terry Squire who had served as the groups president and CEO for nine years. Bardswick joined the Co-operators in 1978, and has held several senior positions within the group.

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