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Currie, John R.

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Title Sub-Lieutenant (RCN(R))
Official Number U-18572; , O-17538
 
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Biography
He graduated with BA (Honours Business Administaration) UWO Spring 1960. He was a co-Founder and Executive Chairman - Associated Brands.
 
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He was appointed as a Naval Cadet (UNTD) RCN(R) (With seniority dated 02/01/1957). He served in HMCS Prevost for UNTD 1957-1959. He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant RCN(R) (With seniority dated 01/07/1959). In 1960 he served in HMCS Prevost. (He was released.)
 
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He co-founded Associated Brands LP in 1982 and serves as its Non-Executive Chairman. Mr. Currie has over 40 years experience in the consumer package goods industry. Mr. Currie has been Non-Executive Chairman of Associated Brands Income Fund since November 1, 2002. He served as Executive Chairman of Associated Brands LP, a subsidiary of Associated Brands Income Fund. Bill Clearihue reports that "John R. Currie Award in Entrepreneurship 1 is establish at $5,000: Awarded to a full-time second year HBA student who is entering the Certificate in Entrepreneurship at the Richard Ivey School of Business. Preference will be given to a Canadian student. This award was made possible through a donation by Mr. John Currie, HBA '60"
 
References
Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON; Bill Clearihue (Nominal List UNTD); http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=1326112&privcapId=3658009;
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