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Geoff Molson

Geoffrey Eric Molson is a Canadian businessman and sports executive from Montreal, Quebec.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Geoff Molson is a Canadian businessman and sports executive. He serves as president and CEO of Groupe CH and co-owns the Montreal Canadiens.

What it is

Geoff Molson is president and CEO of Groupe CH, which owns the Montreal Canadiens, Bell Centre, Evenko, and L'Équipe Spectra. He also sits on the board of Molson Coors and co-owns the Canadiens with his brothers Andrew and Justin Molson.

Why it matters

Molson leads a major Canadian sports and entertainment group, overseeing one of the NHL's most storied franchises. His family's long-standing business legacy ties him to both brewing and hockey, making him a key figure in Canadian corporate and cultural life.

Key details

Born July 23, 1970, in Montreal, Molson studied at St. Lawrence University and earned an MBA from Babson College. He was named a Knight of the National Order of Quebec (2019) and a Member of the Order of Canada (2021). He also serves as Honorary Colonel of the Royal Military College Saint-Jean.

In short

  • President and CEO of Groupe CH since 2011.
  • Co-owner of the Montreal Canadiens with his brothers.
  • Board member of Molson Coors.
  • Recipient of Order of Canada and National Order of Quebec.
Canadian angle

Geoff Molson is a prominent Canadian business figure whose leadership spans major Montreal sports, entertainment, and brewing interests. He is closely associated with one of Canada’s best-known business families and with the Montreal Canadiens, a major Canadian hockey franchise.

Quick questions

Who is Geoff Molson?
He is a Canadian businessman and sports executive who serves as president and CEO of Groupe CH and co-owns the Montreal Canadiens.
What companies does Groupe CH include?
Groupe CH owns the Montreal Canadiens, the Bell Centre, Evenko, and L'Équipe Spectra.
What honours has Geoff Molson received?
He was made a Knight of the National Order of Quebec in 2019 and a Member of the Order of Canada in 2021.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoff_Molson
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, family, occupations, honours, and association with Montreal Canadiens and Molson Coors
  2. NHL / Montréal Canadiens — https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/team/geoff-molson
    Supports: Current role as owner, president and CEO of Groupe CH and history with Canadiens ownership
  3. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoffrey_Molson
    Supports: Business roles, board membership with Molson Coors, and overview of ownership interests
  4. L'actualité — https://lactualite.com/lactualite-affaires/geoff-molson-le-patron-teflon-du-tricolore/
    Supports: 2009 acquisition context and leadership of the Canadiens
  5. Lower Canada College — https://www.lcc.ca/about/publications/we-are-lcc-community-podcast/geoff-molson
    Supports: Education, roles, and honours