Damian Laurence Bassett

Background

Bassett, Damian Laurence was born on April 25, 1948 in Dublin, Ireland. Son of Brendan L. and Maeve (Judge) Bassett. arrived in Canada, 1953.

Education

Bachelor with honors, Wilfrid Lavrier U., Waterloo, Ontario, 1972; Master of Business Administration, U. Toronto, 1978.

Career

With, Continental Can Company, Toronto and Vancouver, 1972-1990; vice president sales/marketing, Continental Can Company, Toronto, 1988-1990; vice president, chief operating officer, RIS Ltd., Toronto, 1990-1991; vice president recycling and resource management, Laidlaw Waste Sys., Burlington, Ontario, since 1991. Director Composting Council Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, 1993-1994, National Recycling Coalition, Washington, 1992-1994.

Achievements

• Damian Laurence Bassett has been listed as a noteworthy Waste and recycling company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors, treasurer Markham/Stouffville Hospital, Ontario, since 1994.

Interests

• Avocations: running, golf, reading, music, hockey.

Connections

Married Rosemary Margaret Robertson, August 4, 1973. Children: Fiona Margaret, Geoffrey Laurence.

Father:

Brendan L. Bassett

Mother:

Maeve (Judge) Bassett

Spouse:

Rosemary Margaret Robertson

child:

Fiona Margaret Bassett

child:

Geoffrey Laurence Bassett