Background
Morton, David was born on October 31, 1929 in Devonport, England. Son of Leslie and Mary Morton.
Morton, David was born on October 31, 1929 in Devonport, England. Son of Leslie and Mary Morton.
Master of Arts, Pembroke College, Cambridge University, 1954. Postgraduate, Centre d'Etudes Industrielles, Geneva, 1961.
Various management and staff positions, Alcan Aluminum, Ltd., United Kingdom, 1954-1974;
managing director, Alcan Booth Industries Ltd., United Kingdom, 1974-1977;
vice president corporation planning, Alcan Aluminium Ltd., Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1977-1979;
managing director, Chief Executive Officer, Alcan Aluminium (United Kingdom) Ltd., London, 1979-1981;
president, Chief Executive Officer, Aluminium Company Canada, Ltd., Montreal, 1981-1984;
executive vice president North America and South America operations, Alcan Aluminium Ltd., Montreal, 1984-1987;
also board directors, Alcan Aluminium Ltd., 1985-1995;
president, chief operating officer, Alcan Aluminium Ltd., 1987-1989;
chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Alcan Aluminium Ltd., 1989-1993;
Chairman, Board Of Directors, Alcan Aluminium Ltd., 1993-1995;
retired, Alcan Aluminium Ltd., 1995. Board directors Bank of Nova Scoti, McCain Foods Ltd., Methanex Corporation Inc., Canadian Overseas Packaging Industries, Ltd., The Laird Group PLC. Member international advisory board Lafarge.
Former chairman International Primary Aluminum Institute.
Former governor McGill University M C.
Married Bess Townsend, July 24, 1954. Children: Sarah, James.