Former President & Chief Executive Officer, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment

Richard Peddie was the very first President & Chief Executive Officer of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, holding the title from 1996 until his retirement in 2011. In this role, Peddie was responsible for overseeing all business and team operations related to the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC, the Toronto Marlies, the operations of the Air Canada Centre, the organization’s three television channels, and Maple Leaf Square. During Peddie’s tenure, MLSE saw its value triple to $1.5 billion. Presently, Peddie is retired, taking on occasional work as a consultant, speaker, and board member.