Dani Reiss

Dani Reiss
CM
Born (1973-11-07) November 7, 1973 (age 51)[1]
NationalityCanadian
Alma materUniversity of Toronto (BA)
Occupation(s)CEO, Canada Goose Inc.
SpouseErica Reiss
Children2

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]

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 Canadian manufacturing plants.[11][12] Under Reiss, the company opened manufacturing plants in Toronto, Winnipeg, and Montreal.[13][14][15]

In 2023, Reiss donated $35 million to the Art Gallery of Ontario to increase the museum's exhibition area.[16]

Reiss is also on the board of directors for Sinai Health.[17]

Achievements

In 2011, he was named Canada's Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young.[18]

Reiss was appointed to the 2016 Order of Canada and the 2019 Order of Ontario[19][20][21]

In 2019, Reiss was recognized as the Globe and Mail's Global Visionary of the Year.[21]

In 2022, Reiss was inducted into Canada's Marketing Hall of Legends by the American Marketing Association.[22]

In 2023, Reiss received the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards.[23][24]

Personal life

In 2006 or 2007, Reiss married Erica.[1] They have two children, and live in Toronto, Canada.[2][1] Erica worked for her family's manufacturing business before they started a family.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Strauss, Marina (August 8, 2014). "Casual-chic workaholic strives for authenticity at helm of Canada Goose". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Forbes profile: Dani Reiss". Forbes. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  3. ^ a b Gajo, Patricia (November 18, 2012). "Dani Reiss of Canada Goose". Nuvo. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Forester, Pete (February 13, 2018). "How Canada Goose Went From Outdoors Outfitter to Fashion Force". Esquire. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  5. ^ O'Kane, Josh (2013-04-11). "Canada Goose CEO's 'aha' moment: 'I realized the brand was real'". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  6. ^ a b c Debter, Lauren (May 31, 2019). "The Golden Goose: How Dani Reiss Became A Billionaire Turning Canada Goose Into A Luxury Brand Powerhouse". Forbes. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  7. ^ Lopez-Pacheco, Alexandra (February 6, 2012). "Creative spark helps beat the odds". Financial Post. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  8. ^ a b c Lorinc, John (October 17, 2012). "The Golden Goose". Profit Guide. Archived from the original on November 9, 2013. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  9. ^ Atkinson, Nathalie (October 22, 2010). "Style: Canada Goose makes its coats for foresters and fashionistas". The National Post. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  10. ^ Fontana, Francesca (2020-01-03). "Canada Goose's CEO and His All-Weather Advisers". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  11. ^ Laudrum, Kim (April 14, 2020). "Welcome to sewing school: Training and advancement at Canada Goose". Plant. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  12. ^ Ligaya, Armina (December 10, 2013). "Made-in-Canada still key for Canada Goose after sale to U.S. private-equity firm Bain, CEO says". Financial Post. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  13. ^ Gelles, David (December 10, 2013). "Canada Goose Sells Majority Stake to Bain Capital". New York Times. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  14. ^ "450 jobs as Canada Goose opens new Boisbriand factory". CTV. June 29, 2017. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  15. ^ Wright, Beth (May 1, 2019). "Canada Goose officially opens new Montreal factory". Just Style. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  16. ^ Alghoul, Fares (March 2, 2023). "The AGO has plans for a major 40,000-square-foot expansion. Here's what it will look like". Toronto Star. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  17. ^ "Dani Reiss, C.M., O. Ont". Sinai Health. May 24, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  18. ^ Berkow, Jameson (2011-11-24). "Dani Reiss of Canada Goose named Canada's Entrepreneur of the Year". Financial Post. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  19. ^ "The 2019 Appointees to the Order of Ontario". Ontario.ca. January 1, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  20. ^ "Mr. Daniel Reiss". Governor General of Canada. November 17, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  21. ^ a b Treleaven, Sarah (November 26, 2019). "Global visionary of the year: How Canada Goose's Dani Reiss sells premium parkas around the world – even places it never snows". Globe & Mail. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  22. ^ "CANADA'S MARKETING HALL OF LEGENDS NAMES 2022 WINNERS". AMA Toronto. 2022-02-28. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  23. ^ Droganesl, Constance (September 20, 2023). "Canada Goose, JJJJound, Aurora James Among Honorees at Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  24. ^ "Dani Reiss – 2023 Outstanding Achievement Award Honoree". Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards. September 22, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2024.