Founder Profile
Sir John A. Macdonald
Last reviewed: December 2024 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Sir John A. Macdonald?
Sir John A. Macdonald is a founder of Manulife, which was founded in 1887 with J.B. Carlile, Sir Alexander Campbell and Sir Mackenzie Bowell.
- Company founded
- Manulife
- Founded
- 1887
- Co-founders
- J.B. Carlile, Sir Alexander Campbell and Sir Mackenzie Bowell
Founding Story
Sir John A. Macdonald was Canada's first Prime Minister and primary architect of Canadian Confederation. In 1887, Macdonald agreed to serve as the inaugural president of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, lending enormous national credibility and civic stature to the fledgling enterprise.
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