Former BMO Bank of Montreal Senior Vice President joins MNP

 

Ted McCarron seeks new challenges

For immediate release

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 – Calgary, AB. – Meyers Norris Penny LLP (MNP) is pleased to announce that Ted McCarron has joined the firm. McCarron has more than 30 years of industry experience in the financial services sector. He has held senior management positions with the BMO Bank of Montreal Finance Group and is a respected knowledge leader in domestic and international business financing matters.

“Ted’s personable approach, extensive business experience and insight makes him a great addition to MNP”, said Daryl Ritchie, MNP’s Chief Executive Officer.

McCarron has extensive expertise in senior management, leadership and strategy development. His two most recent positions at BMO Bank of Montreal includes Senior Vice President for the Prairies Division and Senior Vice President for BMO’s Toronto Region, where McCarron was recognized for building and managing one of the best leadership teams in the financial services sector.

“I am very pleased to become a member of the MNP team,” said McCarron. “This feels very natural and is an exciting opportunity for me after spending my career within the finance industry. Joining an entrepreneurial firm like MNP will allow me to stay involved with the people I have met and in an industry I truly enjoy. I look forward to sharing my business experience and leadership knowledge to contribute toward even greater growth of this highly respected firm.”

MNP is one of the largest chartered accountancy and business advisory firms in Canada. Over the past 60 years, MNP has grown to more than 50 offices across Canada with a qualified team of more than 2,500 members who focus on what matters most - helping businesses achieve their goals. In addition to tax, assurance and accounting expertise, MNP delivers a complete offering of advisory services, including Consulting, Enterprise Risk, Investigative & Forensic Services, Corporate Finance, Valuation & Litigation Support, Corporate Recovery & Insolvency and Cross-border services.

About MNP
MNP is one of the largest chartered accountancy and business advisory firms in Canada, providing client-focused assurance, taxation and business advice. MNP has proudly served mid-market public and private companies for more than 60 years. Through the development of strong partnerships, MNP provides organizations with customized strategies and a local perspective to help clients succeed.


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For more information, please contact:

Daryl L. Ritchie FCA
Chief Executive Officer
Meyers Norris Penny LLP
403.536.2193

Ted McCarron, MBA
Practice Development
Meyers Norris Penny LLP
403.680.1738