Education
Wright attended Upper Canada College, the University of Toronto and York University earning a Bachelor of Physical Education and a Master of Business Administration.
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Career
He was appointed the 11th commissioner of the Canadian Football League on November 2, 2002. Prior to his role with the Canadian Football League, Wright was the President of Adidas Canada and President and Chief Executive Officer of Salomon Group North America. He is involved in several charitable organizations, and is the Chairman of Special Olympics Canada.
He was born in Toronto, Ontario.
lieutenant was announced on July 5, 2006 that Wright had informed the Canadian Football League that he would not be seeking a contract extension as league commissioner, thus ending his tenure as the 11th Canadian Football League commissioner. On March 28, 2007, Mark Cohon was officially announced as Wright"s successor as league commissioner.
In 2009, Wright authored Jim Balsillie"s relocation application to move the Phoenix Coyotes National Hockey League team from Phoenix, Arizona to Hamilton, Ontario when the Coyotes went bankrupt. On May 25, 2010, the Ultimate Fighting Championship announced Wright as the Director of Operations for UFC Canada.
Membership
Wright"s tenure with the Canadian Football League was largely successful, however several members of the board were said to be dissatisfied and wanted him replaced.
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