Founder Profile
John William Billes
Last reviewed: January 1970 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is John William Billes?
John William Billes is a founder of Canadian Tire, which was founded in 1922 with Alfred Jackson Billes.
- Company founded
- Canadian Tire
- Founded
- 1922
- Co-founders
- Alfred Jackson Billes
Founding Story
John William (J.W.) Billes co-founded Canadian Tire in 1922 with his brother Alfred, investing $1,800 to acquire Hamilton Tire and Garage. He served as President until his death in 1956, guiding the company through its corporate incorporation, the launch of the famous catalogue, and extensive retail store expansion across Ontario.
Sources
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- Canadian Tire Official Corporate Portal (Canadian Tire)
- Canadian Tire Investor Relations & SEC Filings (Canadian Tire)