Background
Taylor, Claude I. was born on May 20, 1925 in Salisbury, N.B., Canada. Son of Martin Luther and Essie (Troope) Taylor.
Taylor, Claude I. was born on May 20, 1925 in Salisbury, N.B., Canada. Son of Martin Luther and Essie (Troope) Taylor.
Student, Robinson Business College, 1942; R.I.A., McGill University Extension, 1953; Doctor of Civil Law (honorary), University N.B. honorary Doctor of Laws, McMaster U.
With, Air Canada, Montreal, Canada, since 1949; various senior positions including general manager marketing, Air Canada, Montreal, Canada vice president strategic development, vice president government and industry affairs, Air Canada, Montreal, Canada vice president public affairs, president, chief Executive officer, Air Canada, Montreal, Canada, 1962-1984; Chairman of the Board, Air Canada, Montreal, Canada, 1984-1990; chairman, president, chief Executive officer, Air Canada, Montreal, Canada, 1990-1992; chairman emeritus, Air Canada, Montreal, Canada, since 1992. Chairman of the executive committee and county Governor General's Canada Study Conference, 1987.
Honorary director Aviation Hall of Fame, Canada National Exhibition Association. Past president Boy Scouts Canada. Life governor Douglas Hospital Corporation.
Fellow Society Management Accts. Canada, Institute Transport. Member Professional Corporation Industrial Accts.
Quebec, Order of Canada (officer), Beaver Club (Montreal).
Married Frances Bernice Watters, November 4, 1947. Children: Karen, Peter.
