Fred Mannix

Fred Mannix OC AOE
Born	Frederick Philip Mannix (1942-02-24) February 24, 1942 (age 82)
Nationality	Canadian
Occupation	Businessman
Title	Chairman, Mancal Corporation
Spouse	Li-Anne Smith
Children	5, including Fred Mannix Jr.

Frederick Philip Mannix OC AOE (born February 24, 1942) is a Canadian billionaire businessman, and the chairman of the privately held Mancal Group, which is active in real estate, ranching, coal, oil and gas.

Early life

Fred Mannix was born on February 24, 1942.[1] He is the eldest son of Frederick Charles Mannix and Margaret Mannix, and the grandson of Frederick Stephen Mannix.[1][2] He has a brother, Ron, and a sister, Maureen.[1] In 1966, he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Alberta.[1]

Career

In 2018, Canadian Business estimated the joint net worth of Fred and Ron Mannix at CA$3.3 billion.[2]

Honours

In 2005, Mannix was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.[3] In 2014, he was made a Member of the Alberta Order of Excellence.[4]

Personal life

In 1982, he married Li-Anne Smith, and they have five children, including Fred Mannix Jr., a leading polo player.[1][5]

References

1. "Fred Mannix - The Alberta Order of Excellence". www.lieutenantgovernor.ab.ca. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
2. "Canada's Richest People: Fred & Ron Mannix". canadianbusiness.com. 24 December 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
3. General, Office of the Secretary to the Governor. "Mr. Frederick P. Mannix". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
4. "Fred Mannix | The Alberta Order of Excellence". www.lieutenantgovernor.ab.ca. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
5. "The Canadian master of the Polo mallet". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 11 April 2018.