Ian Wright

Ian Wright

Chairman

Since December 2001, Mr. Ian Wright has held the distinguished position of Chairman at Hodder Tugboat Co. Ltd., and Squamish Marine Service Ltd. Demonstrating exceptional leadership, he skillfully oversees the board of directors, while adeptly managing the company's financial affairs, banking relationships, labor relations, and corporate and asset transactions.

Mr. Wright boasts an illustrious career, having served as President for several prominent enterprises: William Switzer & Associates, Rocky Mountain Bicycle and Race Face Components. His diverse professional portfolio encompasses a role as Vice President of Corporate Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions at Wood Gundy Inc., contributing to their success in Toronto, New York, and Vancouver. Additionally, Mr. Wright has provided strategic consulting for the contemporary Sydney office of The Boston Consulting Group and acted as a market analyst for TransCanada PipeLine in Toronto.

Armed with an MBA with Distinction from the renowned Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto, Mr. Wright's academic accomplishments underpin his professional expertise. Beyond his scholastic achievements, he has enriched numerous businesses through his invaluable contributions to their boards. Mr. Wright's commitment to community engagement and social responsibility is further evidenced by his active involvement with a variety of non-profit organizations.