John Crow
John William Crow | |
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| Born | January 22, 1937 London, England |
| Occupation | Economist |
| Known for | Fifth governor of the Bank of Canada (1987–1994) |
John William Crow (born 22 January 1937) is a distinguished Canadian economist who held the position of the fifth governor of the Bank of Canada between 1987 and 1994. He succeeded Gerald Bouey and was followed by Gordon Thiessen in this role.
Originally from London, England, Crow completed his education at Parmiter's School and served two years in the Royal Air Force. He then graduated in 1961 with a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford. Crow dedicated ten years to the International Monetary Fund, where he was appointed Chief of the North American division in 1970.
In 1973, he entered the Bank of Canada’s research division as Deputy Chief and was promoted to Chief within one year. By 1979, he became Adviser to the Governor, advancing to Deputy Governor in 1981 before being named Governor in 1987.
Following his tenure as Governor, Crow held a directorship at Placer Dome from 1999 until its takeover by Barrick Gold in 2006. He is also president of J&R Crow Inc.
In recognition of his significant impact on Canadian monetary policy and his work with the International Monetary Fund, Crow was honored as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2009.