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Perrin Beatty leaving Canadian Chamber of Commerce after 17 years

OTTAWA — Perrin Beatty is leaving his post as president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce at the end of August.
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Perrin Beatty is leaving his post as president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce at the end of August. Beatty speaks during a press conference in Ottawa on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

OTTAWA — Perrin Beatty is leaving his post as president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce at the end of August. 

The Chamber announced Beatty's departure Thursday, saying it starts a process of leadership renewal ahead of the Chamber's 100th anniversary next year. 

It says Beatty has been president and CEO for 17 years, making him the Chamber's longest-serving president. 

He is a former Progressive Conservative cabinet minister, and led the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. and the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters before joining the Chamber. 

Beatty says the next leader will "bring a fresh perspective" to the organization. 

The Chamber says a special committee will conduct the search for the next president and CEO through a recruitment firm. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 7, 2024.

The Canadian Press

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