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Geoff Molson

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Geoff Molson
Born (1971-07-23) July 23, 1971 (age 53)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Alma materSt. Lawrence University
Babson College
OccupationCEO Montreal Canadiens
SpouseKatherine Brigid Finn (m. 1998)

Geoffrey Eric Molson CM CQ (born July 23, 1971), is a Canadian businessman and current president and chief executive officer and co-owner of the National Hockey League's Montreal Canadiens, Evenko, Bell Centre, and L'Équipe Spectra alongside his brothers Andrew Molson, and Justin Molson. He is a member of the Molson family. He is also the Honorary Colonel of the Royal Military College Saint-Jean, in Quebec, Canada.[1] Molson was made a knight of the National Order of Quebec in 2019 and a member of the Order of Canada in 2021.[2][3]

Early life and education

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Molson, the son of Eric Molson and Jane M. Molson,[4] was born and raised in Montreal[5] where he attended Selwyn House School and Lower Canada College.[6][7]

Molson holds a Bachelor of Arts from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, and a Master of Business Administration from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ Saint-Jean, Departement of National Defence, Chief Military Personnel, Canadian Defence Academy, Royal Military College. "Honorary Colonel's Biography - Royal Military College Saint-Jean (RMC Saint-Jean)". www.cmrsj-rmcsj.forces.gc.ca.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Canada, Governor General of. "Governor General Announces 61 New Appointments to the Order of Canada". www.newswire.ca. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
  3. ^ "Ordre National de Quebec: Geoff Molson, Chevalier (2019)". Gouvernement du Québec. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Geoff Molson Chairman of the Board - Club de hockey Canadien". Canadian Club of Montreal. Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  5. ^ a b "Administration: Geoff Molson". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  6. ^ "Selwyn House School ~ Selwyn House Founding Families: the Molsons". www.selwyn.ca. 19 November 2007.
  7. ^ "Owner Geoff Molson proud to watch his new-look Habs". www.montrealgazette.com. 15 March 2013.