Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 21, 2020
• Invested on: May 02, 2024

Gordon Hicks, C.M.
Uxbridge, Ontario
Gordon Hicks has demonstrated that sustainable practices and success in business can be symbiotic. As CEO of BGIS, he guided the company through changes that reduced its environmental footprint and improved its energy efficiency, while contributing to its global expansion. A forward-looking leader in real estate, he initiated multilateral discussions with key stakeholders to further action against climate change, and founded the Building Energy Innovators Council. In addition to serving as a member of numerous boards, he supports youth mental health through Cam’s Kids, a foundation he and his wife established in honour of their late son.