Pierre Jean Jeanniot
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Pierre J. Jeanniot is President and CEO of JINMAG Inc., a consulting, management and investment company which he created in 1990.
(IATA) in recognition of his major contribution to civil aviation worldwide as Director General and CEO, which he headed from 1993 to 2002. Under his leadership, IATA was transformed into the acknowledged leader of international civil aviation, promoting the interests of the airline community and its partners around the world, and becoming a major supplier of products and services for the industry. Following his retirement from IATA, Mr. Jeanniot was Chairman of the Board of THALES Canada Inc., a subsidiary of the international THALES group, from 2003-2009.
Pierre Jeanniot was President and CEO of Air Canada
from 1984-1990. During this time, he directed and implemented the privatization of the State-owned airline, and headed it for the next two years. He previously held senior positions in Operations, Marketing, Strategic Planning and Technical Services, and contributed directly to the development of the first comprehensive flight data recorder - the famous “Black Box
”.
Mr. Jeanniot served on the Board of Scotiabank
from 1990 to 2004. He was a long-standing member of Scotia's Executive Committee, Chairman of its Human Resources and Compensation Committee for senior executives, and Chairman of its Succession Committee. He also served on Scotia's Audit Committee and its Corporate Governance Committee.
Mr. Jeanniot has also served on the Board of Directors of airlines, telecommunications companies, airports, air navigation authorities and publishing houses, and currently serves on the Board of a number of hi-tech companies.
In addition to his professional duties, Mr. Jeanniot devotes himself to many social and charitable organizations. He was Chancellor of the Université du Québec à Montréal
, from 1995 to 2009, having previously held the position of Chairman of the Board, as well as President of the institution’s Foundation.
Pierre Jeanniot has been Honorary President of the Canadian Cancer Society
fund-raising campaign, and presided in a similar capacity for the Youth and Music Canada Foundation.
He served as Chairman of the Canadian Unity Council from 1991–92, and was the Founding Chairman of the association “Canadians in Europe” with chapters in France, Belgium and the U.K. In March 2008 he became the founding Chairman of the international Foundation on Antivirals, which promotes the research and development of drugs for neglected and emerging diseases in developing countries.
in 1989, and was appointed Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur by the French government in 1991. In 1995, H.M. King Hussein of Jordan awarded him the Independence Medal of the First Order, and he was named to l’Ordre national du Québec in 2002. Mr. Jeanniot was honoured with a Doctorat Honoris Causa, from the Université du Québec
in 1988. He received the Management Achievement Award of McGill University
’s Faculty of Management in 1989, the Prix Rogers Demers – des Gens de l’Air in 1990, an Honorary Doctorate in International Law from Concordia University
in 1997, and an Honorary Doctorate in Science from McGill University
in 2006. In 2004, he was inducted into the Québec Air and Space Hall of Fame, and he was made a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society
in January 2008.
), Business Administration at McGill University
in Montreal and Advanced Statistical Mathematics at New York University
.
Career
He holds the honorary title of Director General Emeritus of the International Air Transport AssociationInternational Air Transport Association
The International Air Transport Association is an international industry trade group of airlines headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where the International Civil Aviation Organization is also headquartered. The executive offices are at the Geneva Airport in SwitzerlandIATA's mission is to...
(IATA) in recognition of his major contribution to civil aviation worldwide as Director General and CEO, which he headed from 1993 to 2002. Under his leadership, IATA was transformed into the acknowledged leader of international civil aviation, promoting the interests of the airline community and its partners around the world, and becoming a major supplier of products and services for the industry. Following his retirement from IATA, Mr. Jeanniot was Chairman of the Board of THALES Canada Inc., a subsidiary of the international THALES group, from 2003-2009.
Pierre Jeanniot was President and CEO of Air Canada
Air Canada
Air Canada is the flag carrier and largest airline of Canada. The airline, founded in 1936, provides scheduled and charter air transport for passengers and cargo to 178 destinations worldwide. It is the world's tenth largest passenger airline by number of destinations, and the airline is a...
from 1984-1990. During this time, he directed and implemented the privatization of the State-owned airline, and headed it for the next two years. He previously held senior positions in Operations, Marketing, Strategic Planning and Technical Services, and contributed directly to the development of the first comprehensive flight data recorder - the famous “Black Box
Black box
A black box is a device, object, or system whose inner workings are unknown; only the input, transfer, and output are known characteristics.The term black box can also refer to:-In science and technology:*Black box theory, a philosophical theory...
”.
Mr. Jeanniot served on the Board of Scotiabank
Scotiabank
The Bank of Nova Scotia , commonly known as Scotiabank , is the third largest bank in Canada by deposits and market capitalization. It serves some 18.6 million customers in more than 50 countries around the world and offers a broad range of products and services including personal, commercial,...
from 1990 to 2004. He was a long-standing member of Scotia's Executive Committee, Chairman of its Human Resources and Compensation Committee for senior executives, and Chairman of its Succession Committee. He also served on Scotia's Audit Committee and its Corporate Governance Committee.
Mr. Jeanniot has also served on the Board of Directors of airlines, telecommunications companies, airports, air navigation authorities and publishing houses, and currently serves on the Board of a number of hi-tech companies.
In addition to his professional duties, Mr. Jeanniot devotes himself to many social and charitable organizations. He was Chancellor of the Université du Québec à Montréal
Université du Québec à Montréal
The Université du Québec à Montréal is one of four universities in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.-Basic facts:The UQAM is the largest constituent element of the Université du Québec , a public university system with other branches in Gatineau , Rimouski, Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec City, Chicoutimi, and...
, from 1995 to 2009, having previously held the position of Chairman of the Board, as well as President of the institution’s Foundation.
Pierre Jeanniot has been Honorary President of the Canadian Cancer Society
Canadian Cancer Society
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based charitable organization of volunteers whose mission is to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life of those living with the disease....
fund-raising campaign, and presided in a similar capacity for the Youth and Music Canada Foundation.
He served as Chairman of the Canadian Unity Council from 1991–92, and was the Founding Chairman of the association “Canadians in Europe” with chapters in France, Belgium and the U.K. In March 2008 he became the founding Chairman of the international Foundation on Antivirals, which promotes the research and development of drugs for neglected and emerging diseases in developing countries.
Honours
Mr. Jeanniot’s efforts and accomplishments have been recognized by countries and institutions around the world. He was named Officer of the Order of CanadaOrder of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
in 1989, and was appointed Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur by the French government in 1991. In 1995, H.M. King Hussein of Jordan awarded him the Independence Medal of the First Order, and he was named to l’Ordre national du Québec in 2002. Mr. Jeanniot was honoured with a Doctorat Honoris Causa, from the Université du Québec
Université du Québec
The University of Quebec is a system of ten provincially-run public universities in Quebec, Canada. Its headquarters are in Quebec City. The university coordinates university programs for more than 87,000 students. It offers more than 300 programs...
in 1988. He received the Management Achievement Award of McGill University
McGill University
Mohammed Fathy is a public research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The university bears the name of James McGill, a prominent Montreal merchant from Glasgow, Scotland, whose bequest formed the beginning of the university...
’s Faculty of Management in 1989, the Prix Rogers Demers – des Gens de l’Air in 1990, an Honorary Doctorate in International Law from Concordia University
Concordia University
Concordia University is a comprehensive Canadian public university located in Montreal, Quebec, one of the two universities in the city where English is the primary language of instruction...
in 1997, and an Honorary Doctorate in Science from McGill University
McGill University
Mohammed Fathy is a public research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The university bears the name of James McGill, a prominent Montreal merchant from Glasgow, Scotland, whose bequest formed the beginning of the university...
in 2006. In 2004, he was inducted into the Québec Air and Space Hall of Fame, and he was made a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society
Royal Aeronautical Society
The Royal Aeronautical Society, also known as the RAeS, is a multidisciplinary professional institution dedicated to the global aerospace community.-Function:...
in January 2008.
Education
Pierre Jeanniot holds a B.Sc. in Physics and Mathematics at Sir George Williams University (now Concordia UniversityConcordia University
Concordia University is a comprehensive Canadian public university located in Montreal, Quebec, one of the two universities in the city where English is the primary language of instruction...
), Business Administration at McGill University
McGill University
Mohammed Fathy is a public research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The university bears the name of James McGill, a prominent Montreal merchant from Glasgow, Scotland, whose bequest formed the beginning of the university...
in Montreal and Advanced Statistical Mathematics at New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
.
Further reading
- Brindley, John F. 1999. Wings for the 21st Century, Geneva & Montreal: IATA.
- Cardinal, Jacqueline and Laurent Lapierre. 2009. Pierre Jeanniot: Aux commandes du ciel, Quebec : Presses de l’Université du Québec, 456 p. ISBN 978-2-7605-2390-6. Find this book on Amazon.ca or Amazon.fr
- Desrosiers, Éric. 2009. "Grande entrevue avec Pierre Jeanniot – Peut-on voler sans risquer la faillite?", Le Devoir, November 2.
- Elster, Robert J, ed. 2009. "Pierre Jean Jeanniot", The International WHO’S WHO 2010, London & New York: Routledge, p. 2464.
- Lumley, Elizabeth. 2010. "Pierre Jean Jeanniot", Canadian WHO’S WHO 2010, Toronto: University of Toronto Press, vol. XLV, p. 1439.
- Mora, David Clarke. 2001. "Chief Pilot", Profit Magazine (Oracle’s E-Business Magazine), vol. 8 (4), November issue, pp. 46–47.
- O’Toole, Kevin. 2001. "An Elder Statesman", Airline Business, November issue: pp. 37–40.
- Scemama, Corinne. 1997. “Pierre Jeanniot, Le maître des airs”, L’Express, August 14.
- Vézina, René. 2010. "Pierre Jeanniot: Partager sa vision avant de l’imposer", Les Affaires, April 3.