GATINEAU, QC – Cecil S. Hawkins has been appointed to the board of directors of CBC/Radio-Canada for a five year term that began March 6, 2014.
Hawkins is president and owner of Canerector Inc., a Toronto-based multi-divisional company focused on metal fabrication and erection that operates more than 60 plants across North America and employs over 3,000 people. He has also served as chair of the Minister's advisory committee with the Canadian Space Agency, as well as director and trustee of TerraVest Industries.
"It is with great pleasure that I announce that Mr. Hawkins has accepted the invitation to join the Board of Directors of Canada's national public broadcaster”, said Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, in the announcement. “The managerial, strategic planning, and business development skills he has developed over 35 years will greatly serve the Board and the Corporation."
