Michael Friisdahl | |
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.jpg) Michael Friisdahl in 2019 | |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Aviation executive |
Michael Friisdahl (born in Roskilde, Denmark) [1] is the executive chairman of Signature Aviation, a multinational aviation services company. Friisdahl was appointed in February 2022 [2] after previously serving as the president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. He was responsible for overseeing MLSE's sports properties which includes ownership of the Toronto Maple Leafs ( National Hockey League), Toronto Raptors ( National Basketball Association), Toronto FC ( Major League Soccer), Toronto Argonauts ( Canadian Football League), Toronto Marlies ( American Hockey League), Raptors 905 ( NBA G League) and Toronto FC II ( United Soccer League).
Prior to joining MLSE, Friisdahl served as president and chief executive officer of Air Canada's Leisure Group since it was formed in 2012, [3] combining Air Canada Vacations tour operations with Air Canada Rouge, a vacation and leisure airline subsidiary of Air Canada. [4]
References
- ^ Rick Westhead (2015-10-29). "Meet the new MLSE president". TSN.ca. Retrieved 2019-06-10.
- ^ "MLSE president and CEO Michael Friisdahl leaving company after six years". Sportsnet.ca. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ "Air Canada to Form Leisure Group with Combination of New Low-Cost Airline and Air Canada Vacations; Michael Friisdahl Appointed as President and CEO of new unit - Oct 2, 2012". Archived from the original on 2016-07-01. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ "Press release" (PDF). www.aircanada.com. Retrieved 2019-06-10.