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Jordan Banks
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Jordan Banks presenting on stage (2012)
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| Born | 17 May 1968 |
| Alma mater | University of Western Ontario, Osgoode Hall Law School |
| Occupation | President, Rogers Media |
| Employer | Rogers Communications |
Jordan Banks (born May 17, 1968) is a Canadian businessman. He has held important leadership roles at major companies. These include being the President of Rogers Sports & Media and a top executive at Facebook and Instagram Canada. He also led eBay Canada, helping it grow a lot.
In 2012, a newspaper called the Financial Post named him "The Most Influential Innovator in Canada." Later, in 2014, Canadian Business magazine listed him as one of "Canada's 50 Most Powerful Business People."
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Early Life and Education
Jordan Banks was born in Ottawa, Ontario. He grew up in Toronto, Ontario. He went to St Andrew’s Junior High School and York Mills Collegiate Institute.
He studied Political Science at the University of Western Ontario. After that, he earned a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University.
Jordan Banks' Career Journey
Jordan Banks started his career as a lawyer in 1994. He worked at a law firm called Goodmans in Toronto.
In 1997, he joined the National Hockey League Players Association. Here, he worked in the group that handled licensing and international business for hockey players.
Leading eBay Canada
In 2000, Jordan Banks was one of the first people hired at eBay Canada. He helped start this part of the company. By 2005, he became the Managing Director. He stayed in this role until 2007. While he was there, the Canadian part of eBay grew to handle over $1 billion in sales.
From JumpTV to Facebook
In 2007, Banks became the CEO of JumpTV. This company offered live sports and international TV online. He helped merge JumpTV with another company called Neulion Inc.
After his time at JumpTV, Banks co-founded a company called Thunder Road Capital. This company invests in and advises new technology businesses. They have invested in more than 50 companies.
In 2010, Jordan Banks was named the Managing Director of Facebook Canada. By 2014, 19 million Canadians were using Facebook every month. Many of them used it daily on their phones. In 2013, he also became the Global Head of Vertical Strategy for Facebook.
In July 2019, Banks was appointed President of Rogers Sports and Media.
Community Work and Boards
Jordan Banks has done a lot of work to help others. He started Sportsfest, an event that raised over $1 million for Alzheimer's research. He also created a Twitter movement called "1 Million Tweets To Remember." This helped create a digital memory for people affected by Alzheimer's disease.
He served on the Board of Directors for The Baycrest Foundation and The Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care. These places focus on research and care for aging and brain health. He also advised the Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases.
Currently, Banks is on the Board of Directors for several organizations. These include Cineplex Entertainment, The Hospital For Sick Children Foundation, The Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation, and the Black North Initiative.
In 2012, he joined the Board of Governors for the University of Waterloo. He is also a mentor for new businesses and a special advisor to programs that support young leaders.
Awards and Recognition
Jordan Banks has received many honors for his work and leadership.
In 2006, he was one of the first four people to win the Hugo Boss "Leave A Mark Award." This award celebrates "Men of Excellence" in Canada.
He was also named one of Canada’s "Top 40 Under 40."
In 2012, he was invited to give "The Last Lecture" at the University of Western Ontario.
That same year, The Financial Post chose Jordan as "The Most Influential Innovator In Canada."
In 2014, Canadian Business named Banks one of "The 50 Most Powerful Business People in Canada." Also in 2014, the Weizmann Institute of Science named him one of Canada's 10 Leading Men. This recognized his commitment to helping others and his understanding of how important science research is.
