Dani Reiss
Canadian Businessman (born 1973)
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Dani Reiss CM (born November 7, 1973) is a Canadian businessman. He is best known for his role as CEO of Canadian clothing company Canada Goose. As of April 2021, his net worth was estimated at US$1.2 billion.[2]
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| Born | November 7, 1973[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto (BA) |
| Occupations | CEO, Canada Goose Inc. |
| Spouse | Erica Reiss |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and education
Reiss is the son of Malca (née Tick) and David Reiss.[3][4] His maternal grandfather, Samuel Tick, founded Canada Goose in 1957 under the name Metro Sportswear.[3][4][5]
He was educated at Forest Hill Collegiate Institute, Toronto.[1] During his high school years, Reiss spent the summer months working for the family business.[6][7] He received a bachelor of arts degree in English literature and philosophy from the University of Toronto.[6][8]
Career
In 1997, Reiss joined the sales division of his family business.[6][8] The company rebranded as Canada Goose in 2000 after he suggested its name be changed from Snow Goose.[8][9]
Reiss succeeded his father as president and CEO of Canada Goose in 2001.[10] When Bain Capital bought a majority stake in the company in 2013, Reiss secured a guarantee from Bain that Canada Goose would continue to make its products in Canada.[11][12] Under Reiss, the company opened manufacturing plants in Toronto, Winnipeg, and Montreal.[13][14][15]
Social engagement
In 2011, he was named Canada's Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young.[16] Reiss was appointed to the 2016 Order of Canada and the 2019 Order of Ontario[17][18][19] In 2019, Reiss was recognized as the Globe and Mail's Global Visionary of the Year.[19] In 2022, Reiss was inducted into Canada's Marketing Hall of Legends by the American Marketing Association.[20] In 2023, Reiss received the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards.[21][22]
In 2023, Reiss donated $35 million to the Art Gallery of Ontario to increase the museum's exhibition area.[23] Reiss is also on the board of directors for Sinai Health.[24]