Patrick Dovigi 2025 Winner
President and CEO at GFL Environmental

Patrick Dovigi is the Founder, President, CEO, and Board Chair of GFL Environmental, one of North America’s largest environmental services firms. A former hockey player turned entrepreneur, Dovigi launched GFL in 2007 with a vision to offer full-service environmental solutions under one roof. Under his leadership, the company has grown rapidly through an entrepreneurial culture focused on sustainability, safety, and operational excellence. He’s received national recognition, including EY Entrepreneur of the Year and Canada’s Most Admired CEO. Outside of business, Dovigi is a major philanthropist, including a $5-million donation to establish the Dovigi Family Sports Medicine Clinic.
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