We are pleased to advise that effective February 1, 2010, FMC’s current Toronto Managing Partner Chris Pinnington will assume his new position as our firm’s Chief Executive Officer, in place of current CEO Michel Brunet, who intends to return to full-time practice in FMC’s Montréal office.
Under his new mandate, Chris will build on the vision set out by FMC’s Strategic Plan, and will lead the implementation of the firm’s strategic objectives going forward. He will continue to ensure that FMC responds effectively to clients’ needs, and exceeds their expectations of service and value in today’s demanding economic environment.
In addition to his role as Managing Partner of the FMC Toronto office, Chris has held a number of senior leadership positions in the firm. He played an instrumental role in the development and implementation of the firm’s National Strategic Plan, and was previously a member of the National Partnership Board and Toronto Executive Committee. A respected commercial real estate lawyer, he has also served as a senior executive and general counsel of a leading Canadian real estate company.
To find out more about Chris and his recent appointment, read the official press release and the press coverage listed below.
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New CEO for FMC, Law Times, Monday, October 26, 2009
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Fraser appoints new CEO, Financial Post, Legal Post (Wednesday, October 21, 2009)
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Michel Brunet cède sa place, Droit Inc. (Wednesday, October 21, 2009)
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Client demands for value top Pinnington's to-do list, Globe and Mail (Tuesday, October 20, 2009)