John Baird

Mr. Baird was appointed as Non-Executive Director of PineBridge Investments’ Board in 2015. Previously, he was Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada from May 2011 through January 2015. In his role as Minister of Foreign Affairs, he served as a key driver for foreign policy engagement, where he supported building cross-border partnerships, provided development assistance and strengthened trade and economic engagement for Canada. In August 2010, Mr. Baird was appointed as Leader of the Government in the House of Commons. 

He also served in a number of other positions within Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s federal cabinet, including President of the Treasury Board, Minister of Environment and Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. He was first elected to the House of Commons in 2006, and re-elected in 2008 and 2011. Mr. Baird holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political studies from Queen’s University at Kingston.