Canadian Press NewsAlert: CPPIB CEO resigns after travelling for COVID-19 vaccine

By The Canadian Press

Posted Feb 26, 2021 09:30:58 AM.

Last Updated Feb 26, 2021 09:39:16 AM.

TORONTO — The chief executive of the fund that manages Canada Pension Plan investments has resigned after it was revealed that he decided to travel to the United Arab Emirates, where he arranged to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

CPP Investments says Mark Machin tendered his resignation to the board Thursday night.

The board has appointed John Graham as the new CEO.

More coming.

The Canadian Press

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