Patrick Dovigi
Patrick Dovigi is a Canadian entrepreneur and former professional hockey goaltender best known as the founder, president, chief executive officer, and chairman of GFL Environmental.
Patrick Dovigi is a Canadian entrepreneur and former professional hockey goaltender best known as the founder, president, chief executive officer, and chairman of GFL Environmental. He founded the company in 2007 and helped grow it into one of North America’s largest environmental services firms. He is also known for business and real estate investments and for philanthropic and board roles.
Early life and hockey career
Patrick Dovigi was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and played hockey as a goaltender before moving into business. Sources describe him as a former professional hockey player, including time associated with the Edmonton Oilers organization.
Business career
In 2007, Dovigi founded GFL Environmental with the goal of building a broad environmental services company. He later led the company’s growth across Canada and the United States through expansion and acquisitions.
Recognition and leadership
Dovigi has been recognized for entrepreneurship by industry and business groups, including Waste360 and Ernst & Young. GFL’s leadership materials also describe him as focused on operational excellence, sustainability, and safety.
Other activities
Beyond GFL, Dovigi has been linked to board service with health-related foundations and to high-profile real estate investments. Public reporting has also described him as a billionaire entrepreneur.
Key facts
- Patrick Dovigi founded GFL Environmental in 2007 and serves as its president, CEO, and chairman.
- GFL grew under his leadership into a major North American environmental services company.
- He was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and previously played as a hockey goaltender.
- Before founding GFL, he worked in finance and waste-related businesses.
- He has received business awards including Waste360’s Top 40 Under 40 and EY Entrepreneur of the Year in Ontario.
Dovigi is a Canadian-born entrepreneur who founded a major Canadian environmental services company headquartered in Ontario, making him relevant to Canadian business and industrial sectors.
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References
- GFL Environmental — https://investors.gflenv.com/English/esg/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=3f893d1c-c0fe-4991-92d9-8726d3209281Supports: Current titles at GFL, founding year, leadership background, awards, and board service.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_DovigiSupports: Birth date and birthplace, occupation, and overview of his career and reported net worth.
- Canadian Business — https://canadianbusiness.com/people/the-pivot-patrick-dovigi-green-for-life/Supports: Founding story of GFL, seed capital, and business growth context.
- QuantHockey — https://www.quanthockey.com/hockey-stats/en/profile.php?player=41305Supports: Hockey-goaltender profile, birthplace, and physical statistics.
- CapSpace — https://www.cap-space.com/person/patrick-dovigi-11173Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, draft information, and hockey player profile details.