32. Mark Freed

Genumark (asi/204588)

2019 Rank: 35

Title: President/CEO

Industry Experience: 26 years

Leading the charge at Canada’s largest distributorship, Freed tightened Genumark’s grip on the domestic market last year with its acquisition of widely respected distributor Rightsleeve. He gains three spots on the 2020 list thanks to his company’s consistency and strong leadership team that includes COO David Lewenberg and VP Tracey Clingen, among others. Freed has also paved the way for the next generation of the business through the growing involvement of his children Mitch (executive VP, sales & strategy) and Emma (VP, uniforms & corporate apparel).