John Place

He is an experienced business, legal and compliance leader with an international track record of success in both the public and private sectors. Called to the Bar of Ontario in 2004, he previously practiced law with leading international firms in the areas of corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and business law. As part of his legal practice, John provided regular advice to issuers on corporate governance matters, including compliance, governance policies, and continuous disclosure requirements. Mr. Place is currently based in Ottawa and serves as Director, Compliance & Ethics for Export Development Canada, a federal Crown corporation. John holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Dalhousie University and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Victoria, Faculty of Law.