TORONTO: The Canadian Olympic Foundation (COF) has appointed Jeff Glass OLY as Vice-Chair of its Board of Directors.
Glass has been serving on the COF Board since 2019 and has contributed to advancing the foundation’s mission and long-term growth.
He is currently a partner at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, where he advises investment dealers and senior issuers on public financings and securities regulatory matters.
From 1981 to 1989, Glass was a member of the Canadian Athletics Team and represented Canada on 22 occasions.
His international appearances included the Commonwealth Games, Pan-American Games, World Indoor Games and World Student Games.
He also represented Canada at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Glass has been inducted into the Western University Sports Hall of Fame and the London Sports Hall of Fame.
COF CEO Jacqueline Ryan welcomed his appointment and highlighted his experience, insight and commitment to sport.
COF Chair Perry Dellelce also congratulated Glass on assuming the new position. Glass is the first Olympian to hold the position of Vice-Chair of the Canadian Olympic Foundation.
The COF also announced the conclusion of the terms of Directors Charmaine Crooks and Cailey Stollery. The foundation thanked both directors for their leadership, expertise and contributions.
The Canadian Olympic Foundation supports Team Canada athletes and initiatives aimed at making sport safe, inclusive and barrier-free for young people.
Reported By: Mirza Maqbool I Sports Reporter I Toronto
