Fred H. McNeil | |
|---|---|
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| Born | 17 November 1916 |
| Died | 26 September 1995 (aged 78) |
| Spouse |
Marian Doreen Williams
(m. 1943) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Service/ | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1940–1945 |
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Service number | J3099 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Squadron Leader Frederick Harold McNeil AFC (17 November 1916 – 26 September 1995) was a Canadian air force officer, journalist, businessman, and banker who served as president, chairman, and chief executive officer of the Bank of Montreal. After serving as a flying instructor in World War II, McNeil began his career in British Columbia as a newspaper journalist. In 1954 he left journalism and began working in management and organisation, and in 1960 took a managerial position with Ford Motor Company of Canada. McNeil joined the Bank of Montreal in 1966 and rose quickly through the ranks. He was appointed president in February 1973, chief executive officer in January 1975, and chairman of the board in December 1975. He retired as chairman in July 1981. McNeil died at his ranch in Alberta on 26 September 1995 at age 78.