Fred Mannix Explained

Fred Mannix
Birth Name:Frederick Philip Mannix
Birth Date:24 February 1942
Nationality:Canadian
Occupation:Businessman
Chairman, Mancal Corporation
Spouse:Li-Anne Smith
Children:5, including Fred Mannix Jr.

Frederick Philip Mannix (born February 24, 1942) is a Canadian billionaire businessman, and the chairman of the privately held Mancal Group, which is active in real estate, ranching, coal, oil and gas.

Early life

Fred Mannix was born on February 24, 1942.[1] He is the eldest son of Frederick Charles Mannix and Margaret Mannix, and the grandson of Frederick Stephen Mannix.[1] [2] He has a brother, Ron, and a sister, Maureen.[1] In 1966, he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Alberta.[1]

Career

In 2018, Canadian Business estimated the joint net worth of Fred and Ron Mannix at  billion.[2]

Honours

In 2005, Mannix was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.[3] In 2014, he was made a Member of the Alberta Order of Excellence.[4]

Personal life

In 1982, he married Li-Anne Smith, and they have five children, including Fred Mannix Jr., a leading polo player.[1] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fred Mannix - The Alberta Order of Excellence. www.lieutenantgovernor.ab.ca. 11 April 2018.
  2. Web site: Canada's Richest People: Fred & Ron Mannix. 24 December 2015. canadianbusiness.com. 11 April 2018.
  3. Web site: Mr. Frederick P. Mannix. General. Office of the Secretary to the Governor. The Governor General of Canada. 2020-03-08.
  4. Web site: Fred Mannix The Alberta Order of Excellence. www.lieutenantgovernor.ab.ca. 2020-03-08.
  5. Web site: The Canadian master of the Polo mallet. The Globe and Mail. 11 April 2018.