Jim Leech
Jim Leech is a prominent Canadian business leader known for his role as the former CEO of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board, where he gained recognition for his expertise in financial management and crisis response during the 2008 financial crisis. With a background in finance and investment, Leech has been influential in shaping discussions around economic policies and climate change, offering insights into the intersection of environmental sustainability and financial markets.
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Jim Leech described Mark Wiseman as prepared to deal with the uncertain future and difficult counterparty.
Four challenges Canada’s new ambassador to the U.S. will face
Canada· 2026-02-16
Jim Leech is the former CEO of Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and is close to Tim Hodgson.
Meet Tim Hodgson, the unconventional Energy Minister with a Bay Street eye for dealsCanada· 2025-12-20
Jim Leech is a former head of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.
Opinion: Canada’s military colleges must set high standards to develop our next set of army leadersCanada· 2025-05-03
Jim Leech saw Mark Carney’s management skills close up during the financial crisis.
On climate, will the real Mark Carney please stand up?Canada· 2025-04-16
