Perrin Beatty is leaving his post as president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce at the end of August. Beatty speaks during a press conference in Ottawa on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
OTTAWA – Perrin Beatty is leaving his post as president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce at the end of August.
The Chamber announced Beatty’s departure Thursday, saying it starts a process of leadership renewal ahead of the Chamber’s 100th anniversary next year.
It says Beatty has been president and CEO for 17 years, making him the Chamber’s longest-serving president.
He is a former Progressive Conservative cabinet minister, and led the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. and the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters before joining the Chamber.
Beatty says the next leader will “bring a fresh perspective” to the organization.
The Chamber says a special committee will conduct the search for the next president and CEO through a recruitment firm.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 7, 2024.
