TORONTO — After two decades of service to Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, president and CEO John Davison, 63, will retire in 2022. Davison, who has accepted an appointment to Four Seasons Board of Directors, will continue to lead the company until the selection and onboarding of a new CEO is completed next year.

“I’ve been tremendously honoured and grateful to work alongside our Board, executive-leadership team and more than 40,000 talented, dedicated employees worldwide as we continue to navigate the historic challenges brought about by the pandemic,” says Davison. “With our long-term strategic-planning process well underway, now is an ideal time to begin the process of handing over the reins to a new CEO who will have the duration and runway to shape and implement execution of our plans in the years ahead.”

Four Seasons shareholders Cascade Investment, Kingdom Holding and Isadore Sharp’s Triples Holdings strongly support Davison in his decision and are grateful for his inspired leadership and steady hand during a time when the company faced and overcame the most difficult challenges in its history amid the global pandemic.  

“John has been an incredible partner since he joined Four Seasons two decades ago. A steadfast and strategic business leader, he has led significant growth of the organisation for the benefit of all stakeholders,” says Michael Larson, Chief Investment Officer, Cascade Investment L.C.C. “With his deep financial and operational insight, John has guided the company through some of its biggest challenges, always championing the people and culture of Four Seasons and leading with empathy and integrity. In particular, John’s leadership as CEO guiding the company throughout the pandemic was exceptional, re-affirming the values and commitment to excellence that define Four Seasons. We are grateful for his service and look forward to his continued commitment to Four Seasons in his capacity as a Cascade appointed Board Director.”

Davison joined Four Seasons in 2002 and, after successive leadership roles in the company, was appointed CFO in 2005. In 2018, Davison was appointed interim-CEO and was permanently appointed to this position in 2019. Before joining Four Seasons, Davison spent 14 years at Imax Corp., rising to president, COO and CFO. Davison currently serves on the board of directors for Canada Goose Holdings and Imax China Holding.

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