1985, BSc, University of Ottawa; degree in Mechanical Engineering, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario. 1988, Construction Project Engineer, then Contact Engineer, Esso Petroleum Canada, a division of Exxon; with Canadian Standards Association, Canada's largest standards development organization; Director, Standards Council of Canada; 2003, ISO Deputy Secretary-General (CEO). Current position: ISO Acting Secretary-General. Interests: hockey, snowboarding, road cycling, mountain biking and tennis.