Richard Powers

An internationally recognized expert in both corporate and not-for-profit governance, Richard is the National Academic Director of the ICD-Rotman Directors Education Program (DEP) and the Governance Essentials Program (GEP). Richard also serves as the Academic Director of the CUES Governance Programs in Canada. He also teaches in Rotman’s Executive MBA, OMNIUM, MBA and Executive Education Programs.

Richard has led and taught in the DEP and GEP for over 15 years and has assisted in designing and implementing the programs at 13 universities across Canada. The DEP is recognized as one of the most robust governance programs in the world. In addition to his responsibilities with the DEP, Richard has worked with numerous boards, associations and organizations in identifying, creating and developing best governance practices.

He is a director and chairs the Governance & Compensation committee of TSX-V listed Pivotree Inc. and serves on the boards and committees of several not-for-profit organizations including Commonwealth Sport Canada (President) and the Canadian Olympic Committee. Richard frequently comments on legal and governance issues in various media across Canada.

Degrees:

• LLB, Queen's University
• MBA, Queen's University
• BPHE, Queen's University
• BA, Queen's University

Academic Positions

• 2005-2008  Assistant Dean and Executive Director, MBA Programs; Rotman School of Management
• 2004-2009  Academic Director, Directors Education Program, Not-For-Profit Governance Essentials Program; Rotman School
• 1992-present  Senior Lecturer; Rotman School of Management
• 2000-2005  Vice Chair, Department of Mgmt.; UofT at Scarborough
• 1994-2005  Lecturer; York University
• 1979-1986  Adjunct Professor; Queen''s University

Honors and Awards

• 2000-2005  Teaching Excellence Awards; Rotman School of Management
• 1999  Teaching Award; UofT at Scarborough
• Alumni Service Award; Queen''s University
• Rector of Queen''s University
• Tricolour Award; Queen''s University