Dani Reiss

Dani Reiss is a Canadian businessman best known as the chairman and chief executive officer of Canada Goose.

Dani Reiss is a Canadian businessman best known as the chairman and chief executive officer of Canada Goose. He joined the family company in the 1990s and became CEO in 2001, helping transform it into a global outerwear brand. He has also received Canadian honours for entrepreneurship and philanthropy.

Early life and education

Dani Reiss was born on November 7, 1973. He is a member of the family that built Canada Goose. Publicly available biographical sources identify him as a Canadian businessman and Canada Goose executive.

Career at Canada Goose

Reiss joined the family business before becoming CEO in 2001 at age 27. Canada Goose was founded by his grandfather, Sam Tick, in 1957. Under his leadership, Canada Goose grew from a small family manufacturer into a global luxury outerwear brand.

Business leadership

As CEO and later chairman, Reiss oversaw Canada Goose’s growth, including its move into direct-to-consumer retail and its public listing in 2017. He emphasized Canadian manufacturing and brand identity throughout the company's expansion.

Honours and public service

Reiss has received several Canadian awards and honours, including the Order of Canada (2016) and the Order of Ontario (2019). He has also been involved with environmental and health-related boards, including Polar Bears International and Mount Sinai Hospital.