Frank Fagan

Frank Fagan, born in nineteen forty-four, is a distinguished Canadian businessman and politician who made significant contributions to the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. He served as the thirteenth lieutenant governor from two thousand thirteen to two thousand eighteen, acting as the viceregal representative of Queen Elizabeth II of Canada. His appointment was made by Governor General David Lloyd Johnston on the advice of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and he was sworn in on March nineteenth, two thousand thirteen, succeeding John Crosbie.

Before his tenure as lieutenant governor, Fagan had a successful career in telecommunications, notably with Bell Aliant, where he served as an executive until his retirement in two thousand eight. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree earned in nineteen seventy-nine and a Master of Business Administration obtained in nineteen eighty-two, both from Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Fagan's dedication to community service and leadership was recognized in two thousand eleven when he was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada, honoring his extensive volunteer work and philanthropic efforts. Upon his appointment as lieutenant governor, he was also invested as Chancellor of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador, further solidifying his commitment to public service.

His term as lieutenant governor concluded on May third, two thousand eighteen, marking the end of a notable chapter in his life dedicated to serving the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.