Geoff Hamilton has been announced as the new CEO of The Commissionaires Great Lakes (CGL) by the Board of Governers. Hamilton had been serving as interim administrator since September 2021.

Hamilton joins CGL after serving as CEO of Commissionaires Nova Scotia for nearly four years. He concurrently served as Vice-Chair of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires’ National Business Management Committee for nearly three years.

Having previously been the CEO of Exera, a Myanmar-based security risk management firm, he also brings international leadership experience by developing an agro-forestry project based in South Sudan.

“Geoff has proven himself to be a strong leader,” said Gil Taylor, CGL’s Chair. “His appointment paves the way for a renewed commitment to delivering quality security services and as a serving reservist with the Royal Canadian Navy, Geoff fully appreciates our social mandate to provide meaningful employment for veterans and their families.”

Hamilton’s career started in the Royal Canadian Navy and is currently still active in the reserve where he holds the rank of Commander. He achieved an Undergraduate Degree at Dalhousie University and earned a Master’s Degree in Law, specializing in international dispute resolution from the University of London (Queen Mary and University Colleges). Finally, he is a graduate of the Canadian Forces College’s Joint Command and Staff Programme.

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