Leonard Asper

Leonard Asper is a prominent Canadian businessman and media executive. He currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc., a position he has held since November 2011.2

Background and Education

Born on May 31, 1964, Asper comes from a notable Canadian media family.1 He received his education at prestigious institutions:

• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Brandeis University (1982-1986)
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of Toronto (1986-1989)2

Career Highlights

Asper has over 20 years of experience in the broadcast and media industry. Some key points in his career include:

• 10 years as President and CEO of CanWest Global Communications Corp., during which time the company grew to become Canada's largest media company1
• Founder of Canterbury Park Capital, a private equity fund
• Significant interest in Creswin Properties, a real estate development company
• Recipient of the "Top 40 Under 40" business award in 2002
• Named "CEO of the Year" by Playback, a Canadian media industry publication1

Current Role at Anthem Sports & Entertainment

As the founder, owner, and CEO of Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Asper leads a company with offices and studios in multiple cities, including Toronto, Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, New York, and Cleveland.3 Under his leadership, Anthem has been expanding its portfolio:

• Recently reached an agreement to acquire Hollywood Suite, a Canadian movie service operator3
• Owns and operates channels such as AXS TV, Fight Network, Game TV, and Game+3

Asper's strategy at Anthem focuses on providing diverse content offerings catering to passionate fanbases and aligning traditional linear viewing with on-demand digital consumption.3

Professional Achievements and Contributions

Throughout his career, Asper has demonstrated a commitment to education and philanthropy:

• Served on the Board of Trustees of Brandeis University for five years
• Founded the Asper Center for Global Entrepreneurship at Brandeis International Business School
• Serves on the board of overseers of Brandeis IBS
• Vice chair of the Asper Foundation
• Board member of the Saul and Claribel Simkin Center1

Leonard Asper's extensive experience in media and entertainment, combined with his strategic vision, continues to shape the landscape of the industry in Canada and beyond.