Released on March 1, 1999
Deputy Premier and Crown Investments Corporation Minister Dwain
Lingenfelter announced today that Frank Hart will be the new president
and chief executive officer of Crown Investments Corporation. Hart's
appointment takes effect on March 16.
"Frank Hart has a record of success in both the private and public
sectors," Lingenfelter said. "He has worked with businesses which are
key players in the economy of our province. As deputy minister of
Economic Development he played an important role in creating a climate
for development and job creation in Saskatchewan. We are very pleased
to have Mr. Hart leading CIC."
Hart is a vice president with KPMG Canada's National Management
Consulting Practice. He graduated from the University of Regina and
established a management consulting firm which was acquired by KPMG in
1988. From 1992 to 1995 he served as deputy minister of Economic
Development and Trade where he led implementation of the successful
Partnership For Renewal strategy and establishment of the Saskatchewan
Trade and Export Partnership and Saskatchewan Tourism Authority. At
KPMG he has provided management consulting to corporations,
governments, co-ops and public agencies and institutions across
Canada.
"Public enterprise is a big part of Saskatchewan's economy and
contributes a great deal to the growth and development of our
province," Lingenfelter said. "We are fortunate to have an
individual with considerable experience in the business community
to lead the holding company for our Crown corporations and public
investments."
Arlene Hynd, Vice-President of Strategic Planning, will be acting
president at CIC during the first two weeks of March.
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