Background
Avedesian, Michael was born on February 13, 1945 in Cambridge, Canada. Son of John Ohannes and Mary Maritza (Dardarian) Avedesian.
Avedesian, Michael was born on February 13, 1945 in Cambridge, Canada. Son of John Ohannes and Mary Maritza (Dardarian) Avedesian.
Bachelor in Engineering, McGill University, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy, Cambridge University, 1972.
Project engineer Noranda, Inc., Toronto, 1972-1983. Director research and marketing development DOMTAR, Montreal, 1983-1988. President/chief operating officer Institute Magnesium Technological, Ste.-Foy, Canada, 1989-1993.
President Noranda Magnesium, Franklin, Tennessee, since 1993.
Member Ordre des Ingénieurs de Québec, Professional Engineers of Ontario, Institute Chemical Engineers, American Institute Chemical Engineers, Canada Academy Engineers, Canada Society Chemical Engineers (president 1992-1993).
Married Heather Ellen Matthison, October 14, 1963. (divorced); children: Michael Anthony, Paul Andrew (deceased), Anne Marie. Married Barbara Gail Hester, December 19, 1992.
Children: Jonathan Myles.
