Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 2, 2013
• Invested on: September 12, 2014

For his accomplishments as a leader in business education and for his ongoing engagement as an advisor in Canada’s public and private sectors.


John McArthur is credited with helping to invent the modern business school. As dean of the Harvard Business School for 15 years, he expanded theoretical research, developed multidisciplinary approaches and introduced important new fields of study to the business program. Known for his expertise and consensus-building skill, he has been a trusted adviser to the Canadian government on issues relating to banking, telecommunications and energy. He is also a sought-after consultant in the public and private sectors, and currently serves as chair of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada.