George Weston Limited announced that W. Galen Weston has stepped down as Executive Chairman of the company, becoming Chairman Emeritus. He is succeeded by his son, Galen G. Weston, who becomes Chairman, George Weston Limited and retains his responsibilities as Executive Chairman and President, Loblaw Companies Limited. W. Galen Weston assumed executive control of George Weston Limited in 1974, when he succeeded his father. Succeeding his father, Galen G. Weston becomes the fourth generation of family leadership. He has been Executive Chairman of Loblaw since 2006 and Deputy Chairman of George Weston Limited since March, 2016.