Forty Under 40

Calling all rising business stars: 2023 Forty Under 40 nominations now open

OBJ is once again looking to celebrate individuals who reflect the economic diversity and entrepreneurial spirit of Ottawa’s business community.

Check out the coverage of OBJ’s 25th Forty Under 40 Awards

This year marks the 25th edition of the awards, which have become widely recognized as the region’s most sought-after business accolade for people under the age of 40.  

Emilie Wilcox, managing partner, Baiame Consulting

Business: Professional services Born: Peterborough, Ont. Biggest business achievement: Joined Baiame Consulting in 2016 as its second employee and...

Trevor Szutu, senior director of corporate development, Descartes Systems Group

Business: Logistics technology Born: Ottawa Biggest business achievement: Leading the value capture stream of a transformational acquisition that resulted...

Connor Shea, vice-president of asset and property management, Colonnade BridgePort

Business: Real estate investment and development Biggest business achievement: Hiring a great team and watching them flourish. Biggest obstacle...

Solmaz Shahalizadeh, vice-president of data science and engineering and head of commerce intelligence, Shopify

Business: E-commerce Born: Iran Biggest business achievement: Grew the Shopify data team from a handful of people to hundreds....

Ronald Richardson, director, Calian Group and Tundra Oil & Gas

Business: Customer experience, feedback and contactless communications as a SaaS offering. Born: Winnipeg Biggest business achievement: Founded Benbria (and...

Sandro Ricci, president, ASL Construction

Business: Civil construction Born: Regina Biggest business achievement: Grew revenue organically by several multiples in a short period by...

Allan Reesor-McDowell, executive director, Matthew House Ottawa

Business: Charity providing shelter, furnishings and community to refugees and those transitioning to permanent housing. Born: Toronto Biggest business...

Christopher Redmond, director, Distant Red Pictures

Business: Film and television Born: Blairmore, Alta. Biggest business achievement: Making a living exclusively directing film and television series...
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