Clayton Riddell
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Clayton Riddell Net Worth

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Clayton Riddell is a Canadian oil baron who has built a successful business empire over the past four decades. He founded Paramount Resources in 1974 and has since become its executive chairman. He was CEO of the firm until 2015, when he passed the reins to his son, Jim. Riddell is also a shareholder of several other publicly traded Canadian energy companies, some of which he has spun out from Paramount, and owns a stake in the NHL's Calgary Flames.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Chairman and CEO, Paramount Resources Ltd.
Birth Place Calgary, Canada, Canada

💰 Net worth: $1.2 Billion (2024)

Clayton Riddell, the esteemed Chairman and CEO of Paramount Resources Ltd. in Canada, has built an enviable reputation as a visionary leader in the industry. With his immense business acumen and tireless dedication, Riddell's net worth is projected to reach an impressive $1.2 billion by 2024. Throughout his career, he has not only steered Paramount Resources to unprecedented heights but has also contributed significantly to the growth and development of the Canadian energy sector. Riddell's remarkable success is a testament to his exceptional leadership skills and unwavering commitment to excellence.

2010 $1.3 Billion
2011 $2.5 Billion
2012 $3 Billion
2013 $3.1 Billion
2014 $3.3 Billion
2015 $1.9 Billion
2017 $1.4 Billion
2018 $1.3 Billion

Biography/Timeline

2008

In 2008, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada for his leadership and philanthropy. In May 2010, Carleton University announced the creation of Canada's first graduate program in political management, made possible by Riddell's donation. Riddell made the largest donation in Carleton's history, making the creation of the program possible.

2011

Riddell graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Geology from the University of Manitoba. He also is part owner of the Calgary Flames and high-end Calgary restaurant Catch. With an estimated net worth of $US 2.5 billion (as of March 2011), Riddell was ranked by Forbes as the 12th wealthiest Canadian and 459th in the world.

2014

Clayton is CEO of both Paramount Resources Ltd. and MGM Energy Corp. As of March 2014, MGM Energy has received a takeover bid from Paramount Resources.

2017

Riddell is the namesake of the new Riddell Library and Learning Centre (RLLC), which was officially opened on Mount Royal University's Lincoln Park campus on September 7, 2017

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