Billionaires Born in Montreal

Ranked by recorded net worth, using documented birthplaces.

RichGeo records 15 people for Montreal by birthplace. 2 have reported or estimated net worth of at least $1 billion.

15
People recorded
2
Net worth of $1B or more
$8.4B
Combined recorded net worth

Towns and townships

Lachine 2
Locations without recorded people
Place d'ArmesDowntown Montreal

Billionaires and Business LeadersBy net worth

  1. 1Jeff SkollCanadian engineer, internet entrepreneur and film producer$5.4B
  2. 2Lawrence Strollf1 aston martin team owner$3B
  3. 3Mortimer ZuckermanPublic company founderAmerican businessmanUndisclosed
  4. 4Mitch SchwartzTech founderMontreal-based consultant in AI enablement, delivery leadership and change; founder of Ops MachineUndisclosed
  5. 5Jade RaymondTech founderCanadian video game executiveUndisclosed
  6. 6Arthur SurveyerPublic company founderCanadian engineer (1878–1961)Undisclosed
  7. 7François LegaultPublic company founderLachine · Premier of Quebec (2018-2026)Undisclosed
  8. 8Heather ReismanPublic company founderCanadian businesswomanUndisclosed
  9. 9Henri AudetPublic company founderCanadian engineerUndisclosed
  10. 10Hormidas LaportePublic company founderLachine · Canadian politician (1850–1934); mayor of Montreal, Quebec 1904-1906Undisclosed
  11. 11Jean CoutuPublic company founderCanadian businessmanUndisclosed
  12. 12Conrad BlackPublic company founderCanadian and British newspaper publisher (born 1944)Undisclosed
  13. 13Pierre PéladeauPublic company founderCanadian businessman (1925–1997)Undisclosed
  14. 14Sidney HarmanPublic company founderAmerican businessman (1918–2011)Undisclosed
  15. 15Ryan CohenPublic company founderentrepreneurUndisclosed

Technology Sectors

Internet and Software 2Web 2.0 and Internet Platforms 2

Leading IndustriesBy associated people

retail3
video game development1
mass media1
electronics1
information technology1
Engineering Services1
construction industry1
broadcasting1
real estate industry1
robotics1
automotive industry1
audiovisual production1

Companies Headquartered Here

  1. 1Reitmans2
  2. 2Metro1
  3. 3Domtar1
  4. 4Saputo1
  5. 5Laurentian Bank of Canada1
  6. 6CGI Group1
  7. 7Lightspeed1
  8. 8Dollarama1
  9. 9Transat A.T.1
  10. 10TC Transcontinental1
  11. 11CMC Electronics Inc.1
  12. 12Canadian National Railway1
  13. 13MTY Food Group1
  14. 14Cogeco1
  15. 15Bombardier Recreational Products1
  16. 16Power Corporation of Canada1
  17. 17Québecor1
  18. 18AtkinsRéalis1
  19. 19Draft & Goal3
  20. 20Haven Studios2
  21. 21LevelOps2
  22. 22Coalition Avenir Québec2
  23. 23Cogeco Media1
  24. 24North Scientific Corporation1
  25. 25Ops Machine1
  26. 26UGo Smoothies1
  27. 27Motive Studio1
  28. 28Provincial Bank of Canada1
  29. 29Le Journal de Montréal1
  30. 30Air Transat1

Wealth figures are in U.S. dollars and use the latest available estimate for each person. Read the methodology and sources.