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Alfred Thomas Seedhouse (1964 - 1972)  Alfred Thomas Seedhouse (b.1906 - d.1978) began his 53 years with the Company in 1925 as a clerk in the Cashiers Department. He was elected to the Board of Directors in 1962, before becoming president of the Company in 1964. Upon his retirement in 1972, Alfred Seedhouse was elected Chairman of the Board, a position held until his death in 1978.During his presidency, 250 Bloor Street East was planned and constructed and he presided over the groundbreaking of the Manulife Centre in Toronto. Mr. Seedhouse travelled extensively to the Company’s branches and attended numerous conventions and conferences. His knowledge of the Company’s investments and investment philosophy was essential to the expansion of the Company’s role as an international company. His presidency also saw the purchase of large-scale computers, ensuring Manulife was at the leading edge of computer applications in the insurance industry. Between 1964 and 1972 the Company’s New Business increased from $810 million to $2 billion, Business in Force from $5.2 billion to $10.6 billion and assets from $1.3 billion to $2.3 billion. Career 1925 Clerk, Cashiers Department 1927 Clerk, Securities Department 1936 Manager, Securities Department 1944 Assistant Treasurer 1955 Associate Treasurer 1960 Vice President Administration 1962 Director 1964 President 1972 Chairman of the Board Next President: Edwin Sydney Jackson (1972-1985) |
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