President

Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)

Mr. Greenhill was born in Alberta. He got his Bachelor Degree from the University of Alberta in 1984, a Master Degree from the London School of Economics in 1986, as well as a MBA from the European Institute of Business—INSEAD in 1987.

With his strong interest in global issues, Mr. Robert Greenhill has combined a career in international business with a commitment to international public policy.

Mr. Greenhill started his career with the international consulting firm, McKinsey & Company. In 1995 he joined Bombardier Inc., Canada's leading aerospace and rail-transportation manufacturer. While at Bombardier, he occupied a number of senior posts, including Senior Vice President Strategy, before becoming President and Chief Operating Officer of Bombardier International in 2000. Focusing full-time on international public policy, Mr. Greenhill joined the International Development Research Centre as Senior Visiting Executive in 2004.

He was appointed President of the Canadian International Development Agency in May 2005. Mr. Greenhill also serves as Alternate Governor for Canada on the Board of Governors of the World Bank Group and sits on the Board of Governors of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC).