John Forzani retires from Forzani’s executive team
12/12/2006
John Forzani will retire from his position as executive chairman from Canadian sporting goods retailer The Forzani Group Ltd., effective
He has served over thirty years at the company and was the founder in 1974 with the first store opening in
The business has is now worth $1.3 billion company and provides access to sporting goods products across the country.
Business, charitable and academic communities have recognised Mr Forzani (and FGL) for his contributions, including the following awards: Alberta Venture Magazine Alberta's Business Person of the Year; University of Calgary and the Calgary Chamber of Commerce: Distinguished Business Leader Award; Retail Council of Canada Distinguished Canadian Retailer Award; Canadian Institute of Retailing Services/Henry Singer Award; Prairies Region Entrepreneur of the Year; and Calgary Regional Health Association and CFCN Television The Leaders in Business Award.
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