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George Anderson appointed to board of Queen’s University’s
PARTEQ Innovations

July 16, 2007

For immediate release

KINGSTON, ON -- PARTEQ Innovations, the technology transfer organization of Queen’s University, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. George Anderson to its board of directors.

Mr. Anderson is President of the Forum of Federations, a non-profit, international organization that fosters best practices in countries with federal systems of government. Previously he pursued an illustrious career in the Canadian civil service, serving as Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Canada (2002-2005) and Deputy Minister (Intergovernmental Affairs) in the Privy Council Office (1996-2002). He also filled Assistant Deputy Minister level positions in the departments of Energy, Finance and Foreign Affairs. From 2004-05 he was Commissioner of the Northern Pipeline Agency

A graduate of Queen’s University (BA) and Oxford University (MLitt), Mr. Anderson also holds a Diplome from Ecole nationale d’administration, Paris. From 1992-93 he was a Fellow at the Centre for International Affairs, Harvard University. He has been a trustee of Queen’s University since 1998.

“We are delighted to welcome Mr. Anderson to our board,” says John Molloy, President and CEO of PARTEQ. “George will provide strategic counsel to us and help maintain our strong linkage with the Board of Trustees.”

“At this time we extend our sincere thanks to Mr. Bill Young, current Chair of Queen’s Board of Trustees, for his service to the PARTEQ board over the past three years.”

Mr. Anderson will serve a three-year term on the board, which is chaired by Dr. Kerry Rowe, Vice-Principal (Research) of Queen’s University.

Contact:
John Molloy
President & CEO
P: 613. 533. 2342
E: jmolloy@parteqinnovations.com