| Main Markets | |
|---|---|
| 32.00% | Atlantic Canada |
| 20.00% | Canada (outside Atlantic Canada) |
| 15.00% | United States |
| 10.00% | Europe |
| 6.00% | Asia |
| 5.00% | South America |
| 4.00% | Middle East |
| 4.00% | Africa |
| 4.00% | Australia |
| Top 50 CEOs by INDUSTRIAL activity | |
|---|---|
| 21.00% | are goods-producing |
| 15.00% | Manufacturing |
| 4.00% | Utility/power generation |
| 2.00% | Construction |
| 79.00% | are in service industries |
| 19.00% | Professional, scientific and technical services (including health care) |
| 12.00% | Finance and insurance |
| 12.00% | Transportation and warehousing |
| 10.00% | Real estate, rental and leasing |
| 8.00% | Retail trade |
| 7.00% | Education |
| 4.00% | Accommodation and food services |
| 3.00% | Arts, entertainment and recreation |
| 3.00% | Wholesale trade |
| 1.00% | Information and cultural Industries |
| Executive Compensation | |
|---|---|
| Top 50 CEOs by annual salary scale (based on 45 of 50 respondents): | |
| 4.00% | Less than $100,000 |
| 60.00% | $100,001-$300,000 |
| 22.00% | $300,001-$500,000 |
| 5.00% | $500,001-$750,000 |
| 5.00% | $750,001-$1,000,000 |
| 2.00% | $1,000,001-$1,500,000 |
| 2.00% | Over $1,500,000 |
| Highest CEO salaries by industry: | |
| Over $1,500,000 | Real estate, rental and leasing |
| $1,000,001-$1,500,000 | Transportation and warehousing |
| $750,001-$1,000,000 | Arts, entertainment and recreation; Finance and insurance |
| $500,001-$750,000 | Accommodation and food services; Information and cultural industries; Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services: Real estate, rental and leasing; Transportation and warehousing. |
| No. Top 50 CEOs | Average annual staff salary increase |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1.50% |
| 2 | 2.00% |
| 0 | 2.50% |
| 7 | 3.00% |
| 0 | 3.50% |
| 0 | 4.00% |
| 0 | 4.50% |
| 0 | 5.00% |
Battle of the Pay Scale
Comparison of 2009 salary increases in unionized and non-unionized companies headed by Top 50 CEOs.
| No. Top 50 CEOs | Average annual staff salary increase |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.00% |
| 3 | 1.00% |
| 0 | 1.50% |
| 1 | 2.00% |
| 2 | 2.50% |
| 5 | 3.00% |
| 1 | 3.50% |
| 3 | 4.00% |
| 0 | 4.50% |
| 1 | 5.00% |
| 5 | >5% |
82% of Top 50 CEOs head non-unionized organizations
| Top 50 CEOs by Age | |
|---|---|
| 2.00% | Under 40 |
| 20.00% | 40-45 |
| 20.00% | 46-50 |
| 24.00% | 51-55 |
| 18.00% | 56-60 |
| 12.00% | 61-65 |
| 4.00% | 66-70 |
Gender Ratio
10 Female
40 Male
Female Top 50 CEOs at a glance:
Total revenue: 2,749,982,342
Total employees: 20,341
Total professional affiliations: 53
Total voluntary commitments: 43
Total corporate donations (7 of 10 respondents): $2,669,288
CEOs by Marital Status
45 married
3 not married
2 no response
CEOs by Parental Status
45 have children
5 do not/no response
| Higher Education | |
|---|---|
| CEOs | Highest level of education |
| 50.00% | 1 or more post-graduate |
| 32.00% | 1 or more undergraduate |
| 12.00% | High school or less |
| 6.00% | College |
Alma Mater
10 post-secondary schools most attended by Top 50 CEOs
- Memorial
- Dalhousie
- Queen’s
- Saint Mary’s
- Mount Allison
- St. Francis Xavier
- Harvard
- McGill
- University of Western Ontario
- Mount Saint Vincent
| Daily Commute | |
|---|---|
| CEOs | Vehicle normally driven |
| 38.00% | SUV |
| 25.00% | Luxury auto |
| 20.00% | 4-door Sedan (economy to mid-range) |
| 8.00% | Pick-up truck |
| 4.00% | Sports car |
| 2.00% | Mini-Van |
| 2.00% | 2-door coupe (economy to mid-range) |
| 1.00% | Motorcycle |
Top 50 CEOs’ most popular auto brands
- Toyota
- GMC
- Volkswagen
- Lexus
- Acura
Dream Machines
- Top 50 CEOs’ five most-wanted vehicles:
- BMW
- Porsche
- Mercedes Benz
- Audi
- Classic muscle car
| Watercraft | |
|---|---|
| Of the 17 CEOs who are boat owners: | |
| 59.00% | Speed Boat |
| 24.00% | Sail Boat |
| 17.00% | Yacht |
Executive Class
Of the 50 CEOs, 6 either own or have access to corporate jets.
