Les Viner is a lawyer, Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), and a seasoned business leader. Until his retirement in 2023, Mr. Viner was a Senior Partner of Torys LLP, a leading international business law firm headquartered in Toronto. Before that, Mr. Viner served as Managing Partner of Torys, where he was responsible for the firm’s overall strategic direction and client focus, as well as for all professional and administrative matters. In this role, Mr. Viner led the transition from a single office, founder-led firm to a multi-office, professionally led firm, while developing and implementing a differentiated strategy which led to marketplace recognition and profitable growth. During his time at Torys, Mr. Viner stepped in to serve as Interim General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Canada Post Corporation, advising the Company’s Board and leading legal, compliance, and ESG functions. Prior to that, Mr. Viner practiced corporate, securities and natural resources law with Macleod Dixon in Calgary, and international corporate and finance law with Allen & Overy in London, England. Mr. Viner obtained his B.Comm. from University of Calgary, J.D. from University of Toronto, and LL.M. from Harvard University. Mr. Viner holds the Institute of Corporate Directors designation (ICD.D).