10 top and most influential business people in Canada
Here’s a list of some of the top and most influential business people in Canada
1.David Thomson
1.David Thomson
Chairman of Thomson Reuters, a multinational media conglomerate. He is one of the wealthiest individuals in Canada.
2.Galen Weston
2.Galen Weston
Chairman of George Weston Limited, a major food processing and distribution company. His family is also associated with Loblaw Companies Limited, one of Canada’s largest food retailers.
3.Jim Pattison
3.Jim Pattison
Founder of the Jim Pattison Group, one of Canada's largest privately held companies with interests in media, automotive, and food industries.
4.Joseph Tsai
4.Joseph Tsai
Co-founder and executive vice-chairman of Alibaba Group, a leading global e-commerce company. Although born in Taiwan, Tsai is a Canadian citizen.
5.Elon Musk
5.Elon Musk
While primarily associated with the U.S., Elon Musk holds Canadian citizenship and has strong ties to Canada. He’s known for founding companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and others.
6.Mark Leonard
6.Mark Leonard
Founder and President of Constellation Software, a Canadian company that acquires and manages software companies worldwide.
7.Pierre Karl Péladeau
7.Pierre Karl Péladeau
President and CEO of Quebecor Inc., a major Canadian telecommunications and media company.
8.Tobi Lütke
8.Tobi Lütke
Co-founder and CEO of Shopify, a leading e-commerce platform headquartered in Canada.
9.Barry Diller
9.Barry Diller
Chairman of IAC/InterActiveCorp, which operates websites in media, e-commerce, and other industries. While primarily based in the U.S., Diller has business ties to Canada.
10.Barry Sherman
10.Barry Sherman
Former chairman and CEO of Apotex, a major pharmaceutical company in Canada. His contributions to the pharmaceutical industry have been significant.