Alvin Segal

Alvin Cramer Segal
Born 1933 (age 8283)
Albany, New York
Known for businessman and philanthropist

Alvin Cramer Segal, OC OQ (born 1933)[1] is an American-Canadian businessman and philanthropist. He is chairman and chief executive officer of Peerless Clothing, a men's suit manufacturer.[2]

In 2002, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada in recognition for being "a visionary entrepreneur" and an "outstanding spokesperson and leader for the apparel industry in Canada". In 2010, he was promoted to Officer of the Order of Canada for having "set an example of corporate philanthropy".[2] In 2011, he was made an Officer of the National Order of Quebec.[3]

References

  1. "Remise de l'insigne d'officier". National Order of Quebec (in French).
  2. 1 2 "Order of Canada citation". Governor General of Canada.
  3. "National Order of Quebec citation". National Order of Quebec (in French).
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