From the !ndigo Books Entrepreneur Series:
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- Ted Rogers President & CEO, Rogers Communications Inc. September 18 Edward S. (Ted) Rogers' start in the communications industry began in 1960 with the purchase of Toronto FM radio station CHFI. While FM was a new technology, Ted Rogers worked to popularize the superior service. Mr. Rogers has been involved at the start-up stage with numerous ventures in broadcasting, cable television and telecommunications.
- Sandra Wilson Founder, Robeez September 20 Since 1994, Sandra Wilson has grown Robeez Footwear from a home basement operation into a multi-million dollar international company with regional offices and local websites in the UK and Australia and sales representatives in the UK, Ireland, Western Europe, Japan and Australia. Robeez now offers over 60 different styles and is sold in over 4,000 stores worldwide.
- Robert Lantos Producer, Serendipity Point Films September 24 As the former Chairman and CEO of the country's largest film and television production company, Alliance Communications, Robert Lantos has greatly enhanced the visibility and viability of Canadian film and television productions both nationally and internationally.
- Seymour Schulich Chairman, Nevada Capital Corporation Ltd. September 25 Seymour Schulich is a self-made billionaire whose career has spanned financial markets to the mining and oil industries. He is among Canada's greatest philanthropists having donated in excess of $200 million to universities, libraries, medical health centres, and lecture and music halls.
- Jim Pattison Chairman & CEO, The Jim Pattison Group September 26 This Vancouverite has an exceptional record of community service and, most recently, has devoted a great deal of time and effort as President and Chairman of the EXPO '86 Corporation to ensure the smooth running and success of EXPO '86, which has been a major economic and cultural boost for British Columbia.
- Gerry Schwartz Chairman & CEO, Onex Corporation September 27 Blending vision with pragmatism, Gerald Schwartz stands out as one of Canada's best examples of contemporary entrepreneurship. President and CEO of Onex Corporation, he has grown his company into a diversified, Canadian-based financial success story. Engaged in the community, he is an active volunteer and quiet benefactor.
- Peter Munk Chairman, Barrick Gold Corporation October 9 A well-known Canadian business leader and philanthropist, Mr. Munk has built several enterprises that have achieved outstanding performances. Starting in 1983, Mr. Munk and his management team have developed Barrick into one of the world's most successful gold producers.
Walter Derzko -"Changing the world, one idea at a time"©
Walter Derzko teaches at the Certificate Program on Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies, which starts in the Fall of 2007
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