Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 4, 2009
• Invested on: November 17, 2010

Carol Stephenson has made broad and lasting contributions to business and academia in Canada. As a pioneering female executive in the telecommunications industry, she was a leading figure in its transformation into one of the most competitive and technologically advanced industries in the world. She then spearheaded a new approach to business education as dean of the business school at the University of Western Ontario. Her innovative approach has developed leaders for a globally competitive economy and has been emulated by top business schools in the United States. As well, she serves on numerous boards in the corporate and non-profit sectors and is a champion and role model for women executives.