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Cohen, Albert Diamond was born on January 20, 1914 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Son of Alexander and Rose (Diamond) Cohen.
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Albert Diamond Cohen
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Albert Diamond Cohen, Canadian Retail executive. Named member Order of Canada, 1983, promoted to officer, 1995; recipient International Distinguished Entrepreneur award University Manitoba, 1983, Manitoba of Year award Sales and Advertising Club, Winnipeg, 1974, Commemorative medal 125th Annual Canada Federation, 1992; inducted into Canada Business Hall of Fame, 1994.
Education
Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Manitoba, 1987.
Career
President, Gendis Inc., Winnipeg, 1953-1987; chairman, chief Executive officer, Winnipeg, since 1987. Chairman of the executive committee Gendis Realty Inc., Winnipeg, since 1961, also board directors;chairman, Chief Executive Officer Saan Stores Ltd.
Achievements
Membership
Past president Winnipeg Clinical Research Institute, 1975-1980, Paul H.T. Thorlakson Research Foundation, 1978-1980, Manitoba Theatre Center, 1968-1971, 76-81. Past honorary chairman St. John's Ravenscourt School, 1984-1994. Commissioner Metric Board Ottawa, 1978.
Connections
Married Irena Kankova, November 6, 1953. Children: Anthony Jan, James Eduard, Anna-Lisa.
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Canadian
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Named member Order of Canada, 1983, promoted to officer, 1995. Recipient International Distinguished Entrepreneur award University Manitoba, 1983, Manitoba of Year award Sales and Advertising Club, Winnipeg, 1974, Commemorative medal 125th Annual Canada Federation, 1992. Inducted into Canada Business Hall of Fame, 1994.Named member Order of Canada, 1983, promoted to officer, 1995. Recipient International Distinguished Entrepreneur award University Manitoba, 1983, Manitoba of Year award Sales and Advertising Club, Winnipeg, 1974, Commemorative medal 125th Annual Canada Federation, 1992. Inducted into Canada Business Hall of Fame, 1994.