Saputo CEO appointed member of the Order of Canada

Grocery executive Lino A. Saputo, president and CEO at Suputo, has been named as a member of the Order of Canada.

Since its creation in 1967, the Order of Canada honours Canadians who make extraordinary contributions to the nation. This marks the second time that Saputo celebrates such an achievement, with its founder, Emanuele (Lino) Saputo, having previously been invested into the Order of Canada in 2012.

Lino A. Saputo is being recognized for his contributions to Canadian business as a corporate leader and his philanthropic ventures supporting charitable organizations.

“It is with great pride and appreciation that I join the Order of Canada. This is a true honour made possible by the support of my wife, my family, my community, and the unwavering passion of our over 19,000 loyal employees who continually inspire me by embodying our Saputo values every single day,” said Lino A. Saputo, Chair of the Board, President and CEO, Saputo Inc.

Lino A. Saputo has been involved in the company’s operations for over 35 years and has held the position of CEO since 2004. He was named chair of the board in 2017, having previously been appointed vice chair in 2011. In 2019, he was selected as Canada’s Outstanding CEO of the Year® in recognition of his contributions and Saputo’s example of Canadian success.