David McAusland: Leading with a law degree

David McAusland, BCL'76, LLB'77, is a senior executive with extensive experience and expertise in corporate governance. Most recently, he was Executive Vice-President, Corporate Development and Chief Legal Officer at Alcan Inc. In that capacity, Mr. McAusland’s responsibilities extended to Alcan’s worldwide corporate development, strategic planning and related initiatives, legal and regulatory affairs and corporate governance.

He began his career in 1978 at Byers Casgrain (now Fraser Milner Casgrain) as a lawyer practicing in corporate securities law and mergers and acquisitions. He became a partner of the firm in 1986, then took on the responsibilities of managing partner from 1988 to 1999. He was responsible for developing and implementing the growth strategy for the firm.

He then joined Alcan Inc in 1999, serving as Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer, then as Senior Vice-President, Mergers & Acquisitions and Chief Legal Officer. He was responsible for developing Alcan’s long-term strategy through mergers and acquisitions and building professional institutional capabilities to develop legal teams and implement growth plans.

Mr. McAusland has extensive experience as a corporate director in both the “for profit” and “not for profit” sectors.

This event is part of the Dean's Guest Speakers Series. A light meal will be served.