Dr. David Oakden to Receive 2022 Graham Wright Award for Distinguished Service

OTTAWA, Ontario — The Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) is pleased to announce that Dr. David Oakden (Retired) has been named the recipient of 2022 Graham Wright Award for Distinguished Service.

Dr. Oakden has made consistent and significant contributions to the Canadian mathematical community and to the Canadian Mathematical Society. He has served as CMS Treasurer since 2013 and as a member of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Finance Committee, and Invested Funds Committee.

David Oakden is a retired insurance and actuarial professional in Toronto. He is currently serving on the Board of the Property and Casualty Insurance Compensation Corporation and is Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the Financial Services Commission of the Turks and Caicos Islands.  His last full-time position was at the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), where he served as Managing Director in the Actuarial Division and as Canada’s representative to the International Association of Insurance Supervisors.

Dr. Oakden has been active in the actuarial profession, and he has served as the President of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries, as a member of the Board of the Casualty Actuarial Society and as a member of the (Canadian) Actuarial Standards Board. He has spoken frequently at industry meetings on reserving, financial reporting, capital management and risk management.

Dr. Oakden has a Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Toronto. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society.

In addition to his contributions to the CMS, Dr. Oakden has been active in the actuarial community where he served as the President of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries.

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About the Graham Wright Award for Distinguished Service

The Graham Wright Award for Distinguished Service is presented annually to an individual who has made sustained and significant contributions to the Canadian mathematics community, particularly through their involvement with the CMS. This award is named in honour of Dr. Graham Wright (Ottawa) who served as the CMS Executive Director and Secretary from 1979 to 2009.

For information about past recipients visit: Graham Wright Award for Distinguished Service

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About the Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS)

Founded in 1945, the CMS is the main national organization whose goal is to promote and advance the discovery, learning and application of mathematics. The Society’s activities cover the whole spectrum of mathematics including scientific meetings, publications, grants, math camps and national and international mathematics competitions, as well as awards and prizes that recognize outstanding achievements.

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For more information, please contact:

Dr. Termeh Kousha Executive Director Canadian Mathematical Society tkousha@cms.math.ca

or

Dr. Javad Mashreghi Past President Chair, Distinguished Awards Selection Committee Canadian Mathematical Society javad.mashreghi@mat.ulaval.ca