Board of Directors

E. Sydney Jackson

Sydney Jackson was the inaugural chair of the Canadian Arthritis Network board of directors.

Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Mr. Jackson received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Manitoba in 1947. He holds the designation of Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and of Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA).

From 1948 to 1987, Mr. Jackson worked at Manulife Financial, retiring as president and CEO. He remained on the board of directors, retiring as chairman.

Mr. Jackson has volunteered with The Arthritis Society for more than 25 years. He is a past chair of the Society’s Ontario division and past chair of the national division.

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