When was Jim Pattison born?

Jim Pattison was born on 1 October 1928 in Saskatoon.

Where did Jim Pattison study?

Jim Pattison was educated at University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business, John Oliver Secondary School, Queen Elizabeth Secondary School.

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Jim Pattison

Canadian businessman

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James Allen Pattison (born October 1, 1928) is a Canadian business magnate and investor. He is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he holds the position of chief executive officer, chairman and sole owner of the Jim Pattison Group, Canada's second largest privately held company, with more than 45,000 employees worldwide, and annual sales of $10.1 billion. The Group is active in 25 divisions, according to Forbes, including packaging, food, and forestry products.

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Born: 1 October 1928 wd
Place of birth: Saskatoon wd
Citizenship: Canada wd
Occupation: entrepreneur, businessperson wd
Education: University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business, John Oliver Secondary School, Queen Elizabeth Secondary School wd

Awards wd

Member of the Order of Canada
Canada's Walk of Fame (2018)
Officer of the Order of Canada

About

In 2015, he was considered to be Canada's fourth richest person. According to Forbes, Pattison's net worth in late 2018 was $5.7 billion, having increased substantially from the $2.1 billion reported in March 2009. At the time, he was described as Canada's third richest man by Bloomberg News. As of October 2026, his net worth is estimated at US$12 billion by Forbes

Pattison was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in December 2018, having previously been appointed to the Order of Canada (1987) and the Order of British Columbia (1990), and receiving the Governor General’s Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary in Canada. Other recognitions include being inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame and the Canadian Professional Sales Association Hall of Fame, as well as Entrepreneur of the Year – Lifetime Achievement Award (2000), the International Horatio Alger Award (U.S.A., 2004), and the Young Presidents Organization Canadian Icon Award (2007).

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When was Jim Pattison born?: Jim Pattison was born on 1 October 1928 in Saskatoon.
Where did Jim Pattison study?: Jim Pattison was educated at University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business, John Oliver Secondary School, Queen Elizabeth Secondary School.

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