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Headshot: Jo Mark Zurel FCPA FCA, ICD.D

Jo Mark Zurel FCPA FCA, ICD.D

Chair, Fortis Inc; Director, Major Drilling, Highland Copper, Sustainable Development Technology Canada
Jo Mark Zurel is a husband, father, corporate director, and board chair, and is happy to call Portugal Cove, Newfoundland, home. He retired from CHC Helicopter in 2006 after helping build it into the world’s largest helicopter operator, generating top-notch shareholder returns along the way. Current and recent board roles include Fortis Inc (Chair), Major Drilling, Highland Copper (Past-Chair), SDTC, Institute of Corporate Directors and CPPIB. He loves working with smart, diverse groups of people to solve difficult problems. He is an FCPA and an ICD.D and has received recognition in the past, including Canada’s Top 40 under 40 and Newfoundland’s Outstanding Philanthropist.