JR Shaw
JR Shaw OC AOE (born James Robert Shaw, August 14, 1934 – March 23, 2020) was a Canadian businessman. He founded Alberta-based Shaw Communications in 1966 and was the executive chairman of the company. As of 2016, Shaw and other members of his family controlled 85 percent of the Class A voting shares of Corus Entertainment, and 80 per cent of the class A voting shares of Shaw Communications. Shaw sat on the board of directors of Suncor Energy from 2001 to 2007. The School of Business at NAIT is named after him.
JR Shaw OC AOE | |
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| Born | James Robert Shaw August 14, 1934 Brigden, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | March 23, 2020 (aged 85) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Shaw Communications |
| Spouse |
Carol Bulman (m. 1956) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Lottie and Francis Shaw |
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