Canada-based software company, Open Text Corporation has appointed Goldy Hyder to its board of directors.
Hyder currently serves as the president and chief executive officer of the Business Council of Canada, a non-profit organisation composed of the chief executives and entrepreneurs of Canada’s leading companies, whose members collectively employ approximately two million Canadians in every major industry.
“Goldy brings very strong public and international policy perspectives to our Board,” said Tom Jenkins, chair of the board of directors. “His role as co-chair of Canada’s World Trade Organization Business Advisory Council has created global and diverse experiences that are strategic assets further strengthening our board,” he added.
Hyder was previously president and CEO of Hill+Knowlton Strategies (Canada), providing strategic communications counsel to the firm’s extensive and diverse client base. Prior to joining Hill+Knowlton, he served as director of policy and chief of staff to former Prime Minister of Canada Joe Clark.
Hyder has a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science in Public Policy from the University of Calgary. He is also a member of the advisory councils of the Canada-India Business Council and the Coalition for a Better Future. Additionally, he serves on the board of the Business + Higher Education Roundtable and is an executive committee member of the Century Initiative.
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