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Heather Reisman

Canadian businesswoman
Date of Birth:
Country: Canada

Content:
  1. Biography of Heather Reisman
  2. Early Career
  3. Entrepreneurship and Success
  4. Indigo Books and Music
  5. Philanthropy
  6. Recognition and Honors

Biography of Heather Reisman

Heather Reisman is a Canadian businesswoman, founder, and CEO of the Canadian retail chain 'Indigo Books and Music'. She was born in Montreal, Quebec. Reisman earned a degree in social work from McGill University. Her father, Mark, was a realtor, her mother, Rose, managed her own clothing store, and her brother, Howard, runs a computer company. Reisman is the niece of Simon Reisman, who led the Canadian delegation in Canadian-American trade negotiations in

Early Career

After her first marriage ended in divorce, Reisman joined her family's business and assumed a management position in her brother Howard's company. In , she relocated to Toronto and founded the strategic consulting group 'Paradigm Consulting'. Reisman held the position of CEO at the company for 17 consecutive years.

Entrepreneurship and Success

In , Reisman became the President of 'Cott Beverages' and launched a project to trade fresh ready-to-eat meals. In , she became a major investor in the American book company 'Borders', with the intention to enter the Canadian market. However, 'Borders' failed to obtain the necessary approvals from government authorities. Reisman then successfully entered the book market herself with 'Indigo Books and Music'. During this time, she received support from the 'Onex Corporation', one of Canada's largest conglomerates, managed by her husband, Gerry Schwartz.

Indigo Books and Music

In , 'Indigo Books and Music' merged with 'Chapters', its main competitor, forming the largest book retailer in Canada. Reisman held positions as CEO at the Toronto Stock Exchange and McGill University for a period of time. In , she officially announced that her company would not sell Adolf Hitler's 'Mein Kampf'. In August , Reisman expressed her support for Robert Lantos and switched her allegiance from the Canadian Liberals to the Canadian Conservatives due to political disputes regarding the Lebanon War.

Philanthropy

Heather Reisman is actively involved in various charitable projects. She, along with her family, regularly participates in the Perinatal Research at the University of Toronto. Reisman and Gerry Schwartz also established an eponymous center for Jewish education. They frequently donate money to other well-known charitable organizations.

Recognition and Honors

In , Heather Reisman was awarded an honorary doctorate from Ryerson University. She is a member of the Bilderberg Group and has frequently attended their annual conferences, often accompanied by other notable Canadians.

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