Background
Walker, John Leonard was born on September 30, 1909 in Kenora, Ontario, Canada. Son of James and Marjorie (Morrison) Walker.
Walker, John Leonard was born on September 30, 1909 in Kenora, Ontario, Canada. Son of James and Marjorie (Morrison) Walker.
Educated Collegiate Institute, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
With Bank of Montreal, from 1927, manager main Montreal branch, 1957-1959, assistant general manager, deputy general manager British Columbia division, 1959-1964, general manager head office, 1964-1966, senior executive vice president, general manager, 1967, president, chief operating officer, director, from 1968. Director Bank of Montreal Nassau, Kaiser Resources Limited., Consolidated Pipelines Company, Canadian Canners Limited., Patagonia Corporation, Tucson, Bank of Montreal (California), Australian International Finance Corporation.
Member of advisory board Salvation Army, Young Men's Christian Association. Member Canadian Forestry Association (national advisory council), Canadian American Committee. Clubs: Mount Royal, Saint James’s, Forest and Stream, Royal Saint Lawrence Yacht, Mount Bruno Country (Montreal).
Married Helen Emily Simpson, September 5, 1936. Children: Judith, Nancy.