Background
Brown, Robert Ellis was born on February 8, 1945 in Croydon, United Kingdom. Arrived in Canada, 1946. Son of William M. and Kathleen (Ellis) Brown.
government official company executive
Brown, Robert Ellis was born on February 8, 1945 in Croydon, United Kingdom. Arrived in Canada, 1946. Son of William M. and Kathleen (Ellis) Brown.
Bachelor of Science, Royal Military College, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, 1967. Course in advanced management program, Harvard University, 1983.
Various positions, Ministry Industry, Science and Technology, Government of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, 1972-1983; assistant deputy minister, Ministry Industry, Science and Technology, Government of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, 1983-1985; associate deputy minister, Ministry Industry, Science and Technology, Government of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, 1985-1987; vice president corporation development, Bombardier Inc., Montreal, 1987-1989; senior vice president strategic planning and corporation development, Bombardier Inc., Montreal, 1989-1990; president Canadair, Bombardier Inc., Montreal, 1990-1992; president, Bombardier Aerospace Group North America, Montreal, 1992-1996; president, chief operating officer, Bombardier Aerospace, Montreal, since 1996. Board directors Learjet Inc., Short Brothers PLC, Bell Canada International.
Captain Canada Armed Forces, 1967-1970. Member Aerospace Industries Association Canada (board directors since 1990, Chairman of the Board 1993, 97-98, 98-).
Married Sherrill Melodie Moseley, August 25, 1972. Children: Erin, Robbie, Colin.