William Alexander Kennett

Background

Kennett, William Alexander was born on September 4, 1932 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Son of Horace and Lena (Thorburn) Kennett.

Education

Bachelor in Political Science and Economics, Toronto U., 1955; Master of Science, London School Economics, 1957.

Career

With Department Trade and Commerce, Government of Canada, Ottawa, since 1957; with Department Finance, Government of Canada, Ottawa, 1960-1986; inspector general of banks, Government of Canada, Ottawa, 1977-1986; consultant, Government Policy Cons., 1987-1993. Director Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation, 1977-1986.

Achievements

• William Alexander Kennett has been listed as a noteworthy Canadian government official, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Ottawa YMYW, Maberly Agricultural Society, South Sherbrooke Citizen'sCom., Min. Natural Resources Local Citizen's Committee. Chancellor's county Victoria U.

Connections

Married Valerie Cosby Spence, January 25, 1958. Children: Steven A., Brenda.

Father:

Horace Kennett

Mother:

Lena (Thorburn) Kennett

Spouse:

Valerie Cosby Spence

child:

Brenda Kennett

child:

Steven A. Kennett