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PJ Mercanti is a Canadian businessman and sports executive.[1] He is the CEO of Carmens Group.[2]
PJ Mercanti | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | University of Notre Dame |
| Occupation | Businessman & Sports executive. |
| Known for | CEO of Carmens Group |
Life and career
editMercanti holds a business degree from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana.[3] He currently serves as the CEO of Carmens Group[4] and the President of the Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group (HUPEG).[5]
In 2017, Mercanti assumed ownership of the Hamilton Cardinals.[6] He has also served as the President of Hamilton's 2030 Commonwealth Games Bid.[7] In October 2021, he orchestrated a partnership between HUPEG and the Oak View Group (OVG) to spearhead the arena redevelopment efforts.[8]
Mercanti has organized events featuring notable figures such as Al Pacino,[9] Sylvester Stallone,[10] Wayne Gretzky,[11] and others for different charitable causes.
Mercanti produced a short-documentary titled Harley that premiered at the San Jose International Short Film Festival in 2016.[3]
Awards
editReferences
edit- ^ "Master agreement for Hamilton's downtown entertainment facilities will be revealed next week". cbc.ca. 3 June 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Carmens Group ready to spread its wings to help transform Hamilton". The Hamilton Spectator. thespec.com. 9 July 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ a b "PJ Mercanti - CEO at Carmen's Group". theorg.com. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Carmens drops bid to run Hamilton's major downtown venues". The Hamilton Spectator. thespec.com. 30 January 2019. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Deal Signed For $280 Million Revamp Of Downtown Arena". hamiltoncitymagazine.ca. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Columnist, Scott Radley Spectator (17 April 2023). "New Hamilton Cardinals owner will do anything to grow the franchise — even take out the garbage". The Hamilton Spectator. thespec.com. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Hamilton Commonwealth Games committee moves forward despite concerns from province, FIFA". globalnews.ca. 7 October 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "$280 million Hamilton arena deal officially signed". hamiltonindependent.ca. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Al Pacino to headline charity fundraiser in Stoney Creek". The Hamilton Spectator. thespec.com. 10 June 2010. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Sylvester Stallone brings Rocky and Rambo to Hamilton". The Hamilton Spectator. thespec.com. 23 February 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Wayne Gretzky leaves fans disappointed at Hamilton fundraiser". toronto.citynews.ca. 17 October 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Italian Heritage Award of Distinction Recipients". festitalia.ca. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Hamilton Chamber Announces the 2023 Outstanding Business Achievement Award Winners". hamiltonchamber.ca. Retrieved 1 May 2024.