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Isadore Sharp is a Canadian hotelier and philanthropist, founder and chairman of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. He also organized the Terry Fox Run, supported cancer research, and received many honors and awards for his business and social contributions.
Learn about the life and achievements of Isadore Sharp, the visionary entrepreneur who created the luxury hotel brand Four Seasons in 1961. Discover his philosophy, awards, community involvement and personal insights.
Jan 26, 2022 · Isadore "Issy" Sharp, born on October 8, 1931 in Toronto, Canada, is the founder of the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and a philanthropist. Sharp is a legendary Canadian business leader and hotelier. While growing up, Sharp, known familiarly as “Issy,” didn’t have a clear career path in mind.
Learn how Founder and Chairman Isadore Sharp created a global luxury hospitality brand based on service, quality and innovation. Explore the origins and milestones of Four Seasons from the 1960s to the present.
Oct 9, 2016 · How Isadore Sharp founded and built up the Four Seasons hotel chain, and why at the age of 85 he still plays an active role in leading the business.
Jun 4, 2008 · Isadore Sharp is the son of working class Jewish Polish immigrants. He was educated at Forest Hill Collegiate Institute in Toronto and then attended Ryerson University. At Ryerson, Sharp received an honours in architecture in 1952 and a Silver Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement and Extra-Curricular Activitiy.
Sep 28, 2023 · Still Sharp: How Isadore Sharp built a luxury-hotel empire. There are few entrepreneurs in Canada more successful than Sharp, who went from small-time builder to founder of one of the largest...
