John Dykes Dykes ALLAN

Background

Allan, John Dykes was born on July 31, 1925 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Son of William and Christina Allan.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mech. Engineering, University B.C., 1947; Doctor of Laws (honorary), University B.C., 1988.

Career

With, Stelco, Inc., Canada, since 1947; vice president eastern region, Montreal, Quebec, 1965; vice president market development, Hamilton, Ontario, 1968-1970; vice president corporation planning, Toronto, Ontario, 1970-1974; executive vice president, Toronto, Ontario, 1974-1976; president, Toronto, Ontario, from 1976; chief operating officer, Toronto, Ontario, 1980-1984; chief Executive officer, Toronto, Ontario, since 1984; chairman, Toronto, Ontario, since 1985. Director Toronto-Dominion Bank, Rockwell International of Canada Ltd., Gulf Canada Resources Ltd., C-I-L Inc., Moore Corporation Ltd., Confederation Life Insurance Company.

Achievements

• John Dykes Allan has been listed as a noteworthy Business executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Iron and Steel Institute (board directors), International Iron and Steel Institute (board directors), Delta Upsilon.

Interests

• Avocations: golf; cross-country skiing.

Connections

Married Marjorie Alice Pearson, November 26, 1949.

Father:

William Allan

Mother:

Christina Allan

Spouse:

Marjorie Alice Pearson