Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2018
• Invested on: July 04, 2019

Gerald Wood, C.M.
Calgary, Alberta

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Gerald Wood has had a tremendous impact on his city and province. After arriving in Canada from Scotland, he purchased a small car dealership, which he grew into a thriving business that now employs almost 600 people and which contributes to the economic vitality of the region. In addition, he gives back to his adopted home as a director of and donor to myriad organizations, notably raising funds to support children with DownÆs syndrome.