Brandt C. Louie
Brandt Louie | |
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| Born | July 5, 1943 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, accountant |
| Known for | President and CEO of H.Y. Louie Co. Limited; Chairman of London Drugs Limited; Chancellor of Simon Fraser University |
Brandt Channing Louie (born 5 July 1943) () is a Canadian businessman and accountant. He serves as president and CEO of H.Y. Louie Co. Limited, a principal distributor for IGA outlets throughout British Columbia, and holds the position of Chairman at London Drugs Limited.
Early life and education
Louie was born in Vancouver and completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of British Columbia (UBC).
H.Y. Louie Group
Following a career as a chartered accountant, Louie entered the family enterprise in 1972. The business was originally established by his grandfather, Hok Yat Louie, who opened a general store in Vancouver in 1903. In 1998, Brandt Louie assumed the roles of chairman and CEO of London Drugs.
Beyond his leadership duties, Louie manages both the Tong and Geraldine Louie Family Foundation and the London Drugs Foundation. In 2010, he was named chairman of the board for Grosvenor Americas.
Chancellorship
Louie took over as chair of the Simon Fraser University Board of Governors in 2002, succeeding Evaleen Jaager Roy. He was later appointed chancellor of Simon Fraser University (SFU) in 2005.
Awards and honours
In 2009, Louie was appointed a Member of the Order of British Columbia. His induction into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame followed in 2012, and in 2013 he was recognized as a Distinguished Entrepreneur by the University of Victoria. He earned the EY Family Business Award of Excellence in 2015 and received an honorary degree from UBC in 2016. In 2024, Louie was appointed to the Order of Canada.
Personal
Louie and his spouse Belinda have two sons actively engaged in the family business:
- Dr. Gregory Louie – Co-President of H. Y. Louie Co. Limited
- Stuart Louie – Co-President and legal counsel at H. Y. Louie Co. Limited
The family resides in West Vancouver.