ill’s has lead a successful business career at Maritime Life, building a strong commitment to both customers and employees. Bill continues to demonstrate his dedication to community service, in pursuit of making a better, more compassionate Nova Scotia by serving on a variety of boards and founding the Black Family Foundation, whose goal is “to support organizations that improve the present and future quality of life for Nova Scotians.” Bill has been named a Member of the Order of Canada and continues to share his extensive experience as a keynote speaker.
Bill worked with Maritime Life for 34 years, rising to the office of President and CEO in 1995. In his nine years as President, the Company grew organically and through four successful acquisitions. By 2004 the company had 3,000 employees and $15 billion in assets under management. Under Bill’s leadership, Maritime Life had a strong commitment to both customers and employees. It gained a strong reputation for employee relations – appearing every year among the leaders in the Report on Business list of top 50 employers in Canada. At the same time profitability was consistently excellent.