ClearRisk, a risk management software solutions provider, has committed to an annual donation of $5,000 to the William H. McGannon Foundation in honour of Joseph P. Hardy.  

Hardy is hailed as one of the pioneers of risk management in North America. His career began in 1982, innovating risk management practices at some of Canada’s most iconic businesses, including the Hudson's Bay Company, Carling O'Keefe (Molson's), and Maple Leaf Foods. 

ClearRisk’s contribution is intended to build on the work that Hardy started by helping risk management students access educational opportunities like the RIMS Canada Conference, an emailed release stated. 

The donation will be made to the William H. McGannon Foundation, for which Hardy served as founder and board member. The foundation was established in 2003 in response to a RIMS Canada Council study that recognized the need for an organization to advance the risk management profession in the country. 

“It is a privilege to make this ongoing donation to the McGannon Foundation in Joe Hardy’s name,” said ClearRisk CEO Craig Rowe. 

“ClearRisk has always promoted risk management education, and has hired dozens of students over the years. Joe is a long-time friend and mentor to me, and he’s been a key advisor to ClearRisk from the start. He is an Icon in Canadian risk management, and a mentor to many of today’s leading risk managers.” 

“The McGannon Foundation is pleased to receive this donation from ClearRisk in Joe Hardy’s honour,” added foundation chair Joseph Restoulle. 

“Joe has a long history with the McGannon Foundation, so it is very fitting that this annual donation will help risk management students to advance their studies and ultimate careers as risk professionals.” 

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