Lino A. Saputo is being recognized for his contributions to Canadian business as a dedicated corporate leader and his philanthropic ventures supporting charitable organizations.
Lino A. Saputo, Saputo Inc.'s chair of the board, president and CEO, was named a Member of the Order of Canada, a distinction conferred by the Office of the Secretary of the Governor General.
Since its creation in 1967, the Order of Canada honors 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.