Bill Pollock Built a Global HR Empire | Winnipeg News

Bill Pollock, the visionary founder of Drake International who turned a Winnipeg startup into a global HR giant, passed away at 97 — leaving behind a legacy of innovation, philanthropy, and trailblazing work in staffing, tech training, and video conferencing. A “blue collar” CEO who mentored future leaders and championed women in business, he also gave generously to the University of Manitoba, inspiring a $1 million scholarship fund in his name. His impact? He didn’t just build a company — he helped shape the future of work. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dd5644c00aed316c