Derek Burney
Derek Burney (born in Fort William, Ontario) is a Canadian businessman and former political strategist. From 1987 to 1989 he served as Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. He is currently the president of the board of New Brunswick Power.
After leaving the post of Chief of Staff in 1989, Burney became Canada's ambassador to the United States. He would serve in this position until 1993.
Burney was then hired by Bell Canada and worked as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the company from 1993 to 1999. He then moved to CAE Inc., serving as president and Chief Executive Officer until 2004.
The board of directors that Burney now sits on include CAE Inc., Quebecor World Inc., and Shell Canada.
Burney has received many honours in recognition of his work. He was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1993, and has been conferred honourary Doctor of Laws degrees from Lakehead University, Queen's University, Carleton University, and Wilfrid Laurier University.