Mohamad Fakih is the President & Executive Chair of Paramount Fine Foods, North America’s fastest-growing Middle Eastern halal restaurant chain. After purchasing a nearly bankrupt restaurant in 2006, he successfully transformed it into a thriving global brand with over 71 locations, including 42 in Canada and several international sites. Fakih has pioneered the halal food market, including being the first halal restaurant to open at Toronto Pearson International Airport. His leadership has also led to the launch of additional restaurant brands such as Box’d, Krispo, and MaseMo Pizza, and he has formed partnerships like that with Rabba Fine Foods. Paramount now operates food factories, butcher shops, and its international corporate head office in Toronto, employing over 2000 people worldwide.

Beyond his business acumen, Fakih is a dedicated philanthropist, actively supporting charitable causes such as the Canadian Cancer Society, Sick Kids Hospital, and the UN Refugee Agency. He has played a key role in refugee integration in Canada, notably providing jobs to Syrian refugees. His contributions to both business and community have earned him widespread recognition, including the 2021 CEO of the Year award from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, the Order of Canada in 2022, and an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Ryerson University. Fakih’s story of success and social impact has made him one of the most admired business leaders in Canada