Jim Pattison Biography

James Pattison is a Canadian business magnate, investor, and philanthropist who was born and brought up in Saskatoon, Canada. He is chief executive officer, chairman, and sole owner of the Jim Pattison Group.

It is Canada’s second-largest privately-held company, with more than 45,000 employees worldwide, and annual sales of $10.1 billion. According to Forbes, the Group is active in 25 divisions, including packaging, food, forestry products.

Jim Pattison Age

Pattison is 93 years old as of 2021, he was born on 1 October 1928, in Saskatoon, Canada. He celebrates his birthday on 1 October every year and his birth sign is Libra.

Jim Pattison Height

Pattison stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Jim Pattison Education

Pattison graduated from John Oliver Secondary School in 1947. He went to the University of British Columbia although he did not complete his studies, being three classes short of a business degree.

Jim Pattison Family

Pattison’s parents resided in the rural town of Luseland, Saskatchewan when he was born at the hospital in nearby Saskatoon. The family moved to East Vancouver, British Columbia when Pattison was six years old, but he returned to Saskatchewan during summers.

However, our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Pattison’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Jim Pattison Wife

Pattison is married to his lovely wife Mary Hudson. However, it is not known when the couple did their wedding and together they are blessed with three children namely, Jim Pattison Jr., Mary Ann Pattison, Cynthia Pattison.

Jim Pattison Children

Pattison together with his wife shares two daughters, Mary Ann Pattison, Cynthia Pattison, and one son, Jim Pattison Jr.

Jim Pattison Net Worth

Pattison has an estimated net worth of $9.8 billion dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a business magnate, investor. Through his various sources of income, Pattison has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Jim Pattison Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Pattison.

Jim Pattison Wiki

• Full Names: James Allen Pattison
• Popular As: Business magnate
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Business magnate/ Investor
• Nationality: Canadian
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Jim Pattison Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 93 years old as of 2021
• Zodiac Sign: Libra
• Date of Birth: 1 October 1928
• Place of Birth: Saskatoon, Canada
• Birthday: 1 October

Jim Pattison Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: To be updated
• Height / How Tall?: Average
• Weight: 88 kg
• Eye Color: Light Blue
• Hair Color: Bald
• Shoe Size: To be updated

Jim Pattison Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Not Known
• Mother: Not Known
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Mary Hudson
• Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
• Children:  Sons ( Jim Pattison Jr) Daughter(s) (Mary Ann Pattison, Cynthia Pattison)

Jim Pattison Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $9.8 billion
• Salary: To be updated
• Source of Income: From his career as a Business magnate

Jim Pattison Career

Pattison was selling cars at Richmond Motors in BC after a break from University in the summer of 1948,, although his primary duty was washing cars. In the summer of 1949, he worked for Kingsway, a used car dealer in Vancouver. he worked there all summer, and then his boss gave him a car to drive to university.

He started to sell used cars at UBC Pattison told a reporter.By 1961, using his sales skills, he was able to persuade a Royal Bank manager to lend him $40,000, significantly more than the branch’s lending limit, to open a Pontiac dealership on Main Street near his elementary school.

To complete the funding, he also sold his house, assigned the cash surrender value of his life insurance policy to General Motors, and took a loan from GM for $190,000 for preferred shares in the company. A quarter-century later, he was selling more cars than anyone else in Western Canada.

His company owned 25 car dealerships as of March 2018, Peterbilt truck dealerships, Overwaitea Foods, Save-On-Foods, Quality Foods, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, Guinness World Records, and radio and TV stations in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

Pattison entered the media business when he bought Vancouver AM radio station CJOR with five partners. The Broadcast Group was Canada’s largest western-based radio and TV company in 2018, with 43 radio stations and three TV stations.

Pattison Agriculture is the second-largest John Deere dealer in Canada, with 19 locations in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. He also owned the Vancouver Blazers of the World Hockey Association.Pattison led the organization of Expo 86 in Vancouver as the chief executive officer and president of the Expo 86 Corporation.

When he was appointed to the Order of British Columbia, the award noted, “Although others may have had the initial vision for Expo ’86, it was Jimmy Pattison who was the expediter the one more than anyone else who made it happen.

He demanded much of his team but no more than he himself was prepared to give. This he did, almost full-time over a five-year period, without compensation.On February 15, 2008, Jim Pattison Group announced the purchase of the GWR organization, the company known for its Guinness World Records franchise.

Its annual book, published in more than 100 countries in 37 languages, is the world’s best-selling copyrighted book.Pattison, who owns approximately 30% of the shares of Canfor, was in a dispute over governance with money manager Stephen A.

Jarislowsky, whose firm owned 18%. Pattison won and ousted CEO Jim Shepherd over Canfor’s poor performance and declining share price, replacing him for the interim with Jim Shepard.He was involved with the committee for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

Among other honors, Pattison is an Officer of the Order of Canada and a member of the Order of British Columbia. He was also listed as No. 177 on the 2015 Forbes list of the world’s richest people. He was also listed then as the richest Canadian.

In late 2018, Pattison was still working full-time, making a tour of Pattison Agriculture farm equipment dealerships across the west, for example, driving a pickup truck thousands of kilometers to do so. When asked by a Bloomberg reporter whether he ever took a vacation, Pattison replied, Well, I get 365 days. If you like your work, it does not work.

Jim Pattison Companies

Jim Pattison oversees a sprawling group that operates 25 divisions including packaging, food, and entertainment.
Pattison’s first business was a GM dealership he bought in 1961.
The Canadian billionaire also controls more than 40% of publicly-traded forest products company Canfor.
His entertainment division includes Great Wolf Lodge, Guinness World Records, and the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! chain.

Jim Pattison Group

The Jim Pattison Group is a Canadian conglomerate based in Vancouver. A recent survey by the Financial Post, the firm was ranked as Canada’s 62nd largest company. Jim Pattison the Vancouver-based entrepreneur, is the chairman, CEO, and sole owner of the company.

Jim Pattison Bitcoin

Jim Pattison, chairman and CEO of The Jim Pattison Group, runs a diversified business empire that runs deep into many areas of the Canadian economy, from media and forestry to entertainment and car dealerships. We talk trade, bitcoin, Vancouver real estate, and why Pattison spent $6.3 million to buy the dress that Marilyn Monroe wore when she sang happy birthday to U.S. President John F. Kennedy in 1962.

Jim Pattison Yacht

Nova Spirit Yacht
The yacht Nova Spirit is a Trinity, built-in 1999. Nova Spirit can accommodate 12 guests and a crew of 9. Her interior is designed by Dee Robinson.

Nova Spirit is powered by two Caterpillar Engines. Which bring her a top speed of 20 knots. She has a range of 6,000 nm. Nova Spirit had many famous guests. Including former US President George Bush and Oprah Winfrey. the yacht Cost/Value is US$ 25 million.

Yacht Specifications

Yacht Name; is Nova Spirit
Yacht Length is 45.7 m (150 ft)
Guests accommodation is 12 in 6 cabins
Crew; 9 in 4 cabins

Builder; Trinity Yachts
Designer: Setzer Design Group
The year 1999
Maximum Speed 20 knots

Engines Caterpillar
Displacement; 515 ton
IMO 8980294
Cost/Value US$ 25 million

Private Jet
He owns a Dassault Falcon 900 private jet. The aircraft has registration C-GJPG. The jet was delivered in 2003. She has a value of US$ 8 million. Pattison also owns a Cessna Citation with registration N878JP. This jet is painted in a Ripley Entertainment color scheme. Ripley Entertainment is one of the companies owned by Pattison.

Jim Pattison Broadcast Group

Pattison Media is proud to be one of Canada’s premier radio and television companies. The Group combines over 90 years of broadcasting expertise with Total Team Involvement as it builds a reputation as a committed broadcaster serving the needs of listeners, viewers, advertisers and communities throughout the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Jim Pattison Auto Group

Still the core of the group’s activities. The Pattison Auto Group sells 12 car brands in 23 dealerships. The group sells Toyota, Lexus, Volvo, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Audi, Subaru, and Chrysler cars.

Frequently Asked Questions About Jim Pattison

Who is Jim Pattison?

James Pattison is a  renowned Canadian business magnate, investor, and philanthropist who was born and brought up in Saskatoon, Canada. He is chief executive officer, chairman, and sole owner of the Jim Pattison Group.

How old is Jim Pattison?

Pattison is 93 years old as of 2021, he is an Canadian national born on 1 October 1928, in Saskatoon, Canada.

How tall is Jim?

Pattison stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Jim Pattison married?

Yes, Pattison is married to his lovely wife Mary Hudson. However, it is not known when the couple did their wedding and together they are blessed with three children.

How much is Jim Pattison worth?

Pattison has an approximate net worth of $9.8 Billion. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles as a Business magnate.

Where does Jim live?

Pattison is a resident of Vancouver, British Columbia, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Is Jim dead or alive?

Pattison is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Jim Now?

Pattison is currently persuing his career as a business magnate, investor.He is chief executive officer, chairman, and sole owner of the Jim Pattison Group.

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