1980, BSc in Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Canada. Formerly, seven years with General Motors in various engineering and manufacturing positions. 1987, joined Magna International: 1994-2001, President and Chief Executive Officer; 2001-05, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Intier Automotive, a public company majority-owned by Magna International; Co-Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board; since 2010, current position. Co-Chairman, Canadian Automotive Partnership Council. Don is a Founding Member, Yves Landry Advisory Foundation. Member, Dean's Advisory Council, Faculty of Engineering, University of Waterloo. Recipient of awards including Professional Engineers of Ontario Gold Medal Award (1999).