Canadian Pacific names Monser to board

Canadian Pacific announced yesterday that Edward Monser has been appointed to its board of directors effective Dec. 17.

Monser will retire Oct. 1 as president of global technology and engineering company Emerson, where he began his engineering career in 1981. He also has served as the company's executive vice president and chief operating officer.

In addition, Emerson serves on the advisory Economic Development Board for China's Guangdong Province. He is a past board member and past vice chairman of the U.S.-China Business Council. He is active in promoting international understanding and trade as a member and current vice-chairman of the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum.

"Ed's experience and breadth of knowledge will serve CP well, especially in the areas of engineering, technology and international trade," said CP Chairman Andrew Reardon in a press release.