Donald Wright

Board Member at Metrolinx

Donald Wright has enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a leader in Canada’s investment industry and business community.

He is President and CEO of The Winnington Capital Group Inc., an investment holding company. His current positions also include that of Chair of Cinaport Inc., Chair of GMP Capital Inc. and Chair of Richards Packaging Income Fund. In addition, he is a Director of Bank of China (Canada) and is the Lead Director and Vice Chair of DHX Media Ltd.

Don previously held senior positions with leading domestic and global financial services companies including Wood Gundy, Merrill Lynch, Burns Fry and TD Bank Financial Group. While at TD, he was Chairman and CEO of TD Securities and Deputy Chairman of TD Bank Financial Group.

Don is a past Chair of the Board of Directors of Via Rail Canada.

Don supports numerous charitable organizations. He is a past member of the Board of Trustees of The Hospital for Sick Children, a former member of the Royal Ontario Museum Governors’ Finance Committee, and a prior member of the Campaign Cabinet for Eva’s Phoenix.

Don is a graduate of Sir George William’s University (B. Com.), now Concordia University, and lives in midtown Toronto.

Don was appointed Chair of the Board of Metrolinx on August 13th, 2018.

Timeline

  • Board Member

    Current role

  • Chair