19 Facts About Blake Goldring

Blake Charles Goldring was born on September 13,1958 and is a Canadian businessman, philanthropist, and entrepreneur.

Blake Goldring is the executive chairman of AGF Management Limited, a Canadian investment management firm.

Blake Goldring attended St Andrew's Junior High and York Mills Collegiate Institute in Toronto.

Blake Goldring attended Victoria College at the University of Toronto, graduating with an honours degree in Economics.

Blake Goldring earned a Master of Business Administration [MBA] from INSEAD in 1982.

Blake Goldring became a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers in 1984 and earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 1996.

Blake Goldring received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the Royal Military College in 2008.

Blake Goldring received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Victoria University, Toronto in 2021 and an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Toronto in 2024.

Blake Goldring held various positions, including analyst, regional sales manager, and head of sales and marketing.

Blake Goldring was named president and chief operating officer in 1997, chief executive officer in 2000, and chairman and chief executive officer in 2006.

Blake Goldring transitioned to the role of executive chairman in 2018.

Blake Goldring led the development of four strategic investment platforms at AGF.

Blake Goldring served as Honorary Colonel of The Royal Regiment of Canada and as the first Honorary Colonel of the Canadian Army.

Canada Company: Many Ways to Serve Blake Goldring founded Canada Company: Many Ways to Serve in 2006.

Blake Goldring co-chaired the Toronto Prosperity Initiative report in 2011.

Blake Goldring is active in the University of Toronto alumni community and has supported various programs and initiatives.

Blake Goldring serves on various advisory boards and the National Advisory Council for The Walrus.

Blake Goldring has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the AIESEC Canada Hall of Fame, the Person of Influence Award, the University of Toronto Arbour Award, the Meritorious Service Medal, the B'nai B'rith Award of Merit, the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal, the Order of the Diocese of Toronto, the Vimy Award, the Canadian Forces' Decoration, the Order of Canada, and the Order of Ontario.

Blake Goldring has held various past board and committee appointments.