He is a prominent advocate for corporate social responsibility. Robert Wyman is widely respected throughout the investment community for the leadership of Pemberton Securities and RBC Dominion Securities Inc. During his tenure as chair of Suncor Energy's board of directors, he encouraged the company to establish a foundation that has since donated millions of dollars to Canadian charities. Former chancellor of the University of British Columbia, he has also spent close to two decades working to ensure the future of post-secondary education and research as a trustee of the Killam Estate Trust.