Former Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper has joined the board of directors at Colliers International.
The appointment, effective immediately, comes after Harper's recent retirement as an MP in the Canadian House of Commons. Harper served as Canada's 22nd prime minister, during which time Canada entered into numerous international free trade agreements and the economy weathered the 2008 global financial crisis.
Harper was the first prime minister to lead the modern Conservative Party of Canada since its formation, and was the longest serving Conservative prime minister since John Macdonald, Canada's first prime minister.
'We are extremely pleased to have Mr Harper join our board,' said Jay Hennick, chairman and CEO of Colliers. 'Mr Harper brings a wealth of experience along with the unparalleled knowledge of a former G7 leader, and insights that further differentiate our platform as we expand our business around the world. In particular, Mr Harper's extensive network during his time in government and demonstrated ability to deal with complex matters will enable Colliers and its clients to gain a unique international perspective.'
Harper holds a bachelor and master's degree in economics from the University of Calgary.
