R. Jeffrey Orr

Mr. Orr has been Chair of the Boards of Lifeco and Canada Life since May, 2013, of Empower Retirement since July, 2013, and of Putnam since June, 2008. He is also President and Chief Executive Officer of Power Corporation and Power Financial, positions he has held since February, 2020 and May, 2005, respectively. From May, 2001 until May, 2005, Mr. Orr was President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM Financial. Prior to joining IGM Financial, he was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. and Vice-Chairman, Investment Banking Group, Bank of Montreal. He had been with BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. and predecessor companies since 1981. Mr. Orr is a director of Canada Life, Empower Retirement, Putnam and PanAgora Asset Management, Inc. He is also a director and Chair of IGM Financial, IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Inc., and a director of Power Corporation and Power Financial. Mr. Orr is active in a number of community and business organizations.