Poole, who had previously served as chairman and CEO for the Vancouver 2010 Bid, began his career working with Engineered Homes in Calgary before co-founding the Vancouver-based Daon Development Corporation, the second largest real estate development and investment company in North America.
“This is such sad news for us all. Jack was a man of great passion and drive, and we had all hoped and prayed that he would live to experience the Games he played such a major role in securing for Canada,” said VANOC's CEO John Furlong.
“His spirit will guide us in these final months of preparation and celebration. He was encouraging and supportive to the end and we will honor him and complete the vision he started so many years ago. On behalf of all of the VANOC family, we extend our sincere condolences to the Poole family.”
Canadian Government minister for sport Gary Lunn added that the Canadian community “has lost a citizen of tremendous leadership and generosity and who helped shape the city and province we have today.”
