TORONTO, Dec 13 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OMERS is pleased to announce the appointment of Blake Hutcheson as its new CEO effective June 1, 2020. Mr. Hutcheson is currently President and Chief Pension Officer, and will succeed Michael Latimer, who is retiring after two decades with OMERS, the last six years as CEO, on May 31, 2020. The transition will commence in early January, consistent with OMERS succession plan, and will remain seamless over the period.
“Michael has done an outstanding job as OMERS CEO,” said George Cooke, Chair of the OMERS Administration Corporation Board of Directors. “He led OMERS in the development and successful execution of our 2020 strategy, which provided clear direction for our members, sponsors, stakeholders and employees and saw significant growth in assets with steady improvements in the Plan’s liabilities and financial position. At the same time, he focused on building a strong culture and establishing a workplace where employees are fully engaged.
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