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Biography
David P. O'Brien, OC is a Canadian businessman, currently as Chairman of the Board of EnCana and the Royal Bank of Canada.
Education
O'Brien obtained a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Economics from Concordia University and a Bachelor of Civil Law from McGill University. At McGill he was selected as the Articles Editor for the McGill Law Journal.
Career
In addition to his current roles as chairman of EnCana and the Royal Bank of Canada, O'Brien is a board member at Enerplus, Range Royalty, and Spur Resources and has previously served as a director at Molson Coors Brewing Company, TransCanada Corporation, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, Inco Limited and the C. D. Howe Institute. He also served as the chancellor of Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2010. In May 2004, O’Brien was inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame. In January 2009, O'Brien was named an officer of the Order of Canada "for his contributions as a respected corporate leader, and his support for post-secondary education across Canada".
Personal life
He currently resides in Calgary, Alberta.