Anthony (Tony) S. Manera retired as President and CEO of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in 1995, where he also served for many years as Senior Vice President. Before joining the CBC, he was President and CEO of Vancouver Community College (1978-1985), which at the time also included what is now Langara College. He was President and CEO of Niagara College from 1972 to 1978.
Born in Italy (1940), he is a graduate of the University of Southern California (Master of Science in electrical engineering – 1965). He has worked as an electronics engineer in the US aerospace industry, and as a professor of engineering, technology and mathematics in the US and Canada. In 1995, the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists awarded him an Honorary Membership in recognition of his many years of support to technological education.
A published author in the US and Canada, he was a finalist in the 2021 Fiction Five Literary contest (Mystery category). He has served on numerous boards of directors and consulted extensively in the broadcasting, education, human resources, health, performing arts, governance and community service sectors. His commentary on public policy issues is often featured in leading Canadian publications.
A proud grandfather, he enjoys spending time with Raffaella, his wife since 1958, and the rest of his family. Gardening at home in Ottawa, listening to opera, reading and writing are some of his other favorite activities.
For a list of his publications, visit: www.tonymanera.ca
