Video gallery
2013: Brandt C. Louie, Chairman and CEO, H.Y. Louie Co. Limited
In 1972, under the guidance of his father, Tong Louie, Brandt Louie commenced his career with H.Y. Louie Co. Limited. Rising through the ranks of the family business, Mr. Louie was named president in 1987 and became chairman and CEO of London Drugs in 1998. Brandt shares his story.
2012: Dennis "Chip" Wilson
Dennis "Chip" Wilson is a passionate entrepreneur and visionary who is best known for his creation of lululemon athletica. Chip founded the dynamic yoga-inspired athletic apparel company in 1998, and today he serves as chairman of the board. He was honoured as the 2012 Distinguished Entrepreneur and shares his entrepreneurial journey here.
2011: JR Shaw, OC, AOE, LLB
JR Shaw, launched the forerunner to today’s giant – Shaw Communications Inc. -- in in Edmonton in 1966, where he had relocated from Ontario to expand the family pipe coating business. JR shares his entrepreneurial journey.
2009: Sir Terence Matthews, OBC
Sir Terence Matthews, is Chair of Mitel Corporation, a leading provider of next generation IP (Internet Protocol) communications solutions and chair and founder of Wesley Clover, a company that builds high technology businesses. Sir Terence has started more than 80 technology companies and most have been successful. He shares his vision for success.
2008: Clive Beddoe, Co-founder, WestJet
Clive Beddoe is founding shareholder and chair of the board of directors of WestJet. Prior to September 2007, he held the roles of President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Beddoe has been instrumental in making WestJet one of the most successful airlines in recent aviation history. He shares his strategy for success.
2007: David Black, President & CEO, Black Press
David Black launched his publishing empire in 1975 with the purchase of his father's weekly newspaper in Williams Lake, B.C. From there, the company has grown to become the largest privately-owned newspaper company in Canada. He shares his story.
2006: Gwyn Morgan, OC, Founder, EnCana
Gwyn Morgan rose from his modest roots on an Alberta farm to become one of Canada's foremost business leaders. He built Canada's largest energy company, creating EnCana Corporation through a merger, which was widely viewed as the most significant transaction in Canadian energy sector history. He shares his story.
2005: David Ritchie, Founder, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
Dave Ritchie, founder of Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world’s largest industrial auctioneer, grew up in Kelowna where, working with his brothers, he built his father’s used furniture store into a global leader among industrial auctioneers. Dave's shares his thoughts on what goes into a successful venture.
2004: Jeff Mallett Co-founder, Yahoo!
Jeff is the former president and chief operating officer of Internet media giant Yahoo! Inc. and current owner of the San Francisco Giants baseball team. Jeff shares his vision of entrepreneurship.
