Alexander Charles Baillie (1939 -) Inducted 1999

Alexander Charles Baillie was born in Orillia in 1939, to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Baillie and even as a young lad, he knew he wanted to run a company some day. He has certainly achieved his goal.

He was educated at Hillcrest Public School, Orillia District Collegiate Institute and University of Toronto Schools. He earned his BA at University of Toronto and MBA at Harvard Business School. It is interesting to note his grandfather, Alexander Baillie, many years ago was an executive with the Dominion Bank, which merged with the Bank of Toronto. With this Toronto Dominion Bank, Charles started his career, which included several years in New York, in the USA division. The TD Bank has profited from his business acumen, and, recognizing this, appointed him Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Much can be said about this accomplished man - a philanthropist, a family man, a keen golfer, a student of history, and athlete. He is outspoken as he sees the need for greater commitment to education. He is an avid bird watcher and this interest has taken him and his binoculars to many parts of the world.

Many companies, organizations and charitable institutions have profited from his expertise and his willingness to head fund raising campaigns for these institutions. B'nai B'rith honoured Charles when they presented him with the "Award of Merit", B'nai B'rith's highest honour. Orillia is fortunate that he has agreed to be honourary Chairman of the Fundraising Campaign for the Orillia Museum of Art and History.

Charles has always been supportive of his home town and is certainly deserving of induction to the Hall of Fame.