Joseph Randell recieves EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2017 Atlantic award

Joe Randell’s entrepreneurial success honoured by EY

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Joseph Randell (BEng (TUNS)’76, LLD’15) of Chorus Aviation Inc. was named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2017 Atlantic. He was honoured at the annual awards gala that celebrates daring local entrepreneurs.

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“Joe has played a vital role shaping the landscape of the Canadian airline industry,” says Gina Kinsman, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Atlantic program Director. “He’s navigated some turbulent times, but his strong management and entrepreneurial mindset has, and will continue, to guide him to success.”

Joe’s passion for the airline industry developed when he completed a research study for the startup of a new airline as part of his MBA. This project laid the groundwork for the creation of Air Nova – one of the first classic regional carriers in Canada – serving five destinations in Atlantic Canada with two aircraft.

The airline was bought by Air Canada in 1991, but through the acquisition Joe continued to grow the airline to 22 aircraft serving 19 destinations. Looking to expand further, Joe consolidated Air Nova and Air Alliance, and was subsequently tasked with the consolidation of the other major regional operators in Canada. The newly merged company launched its new brand, Jazz, in 2002.

Read the full story, “Joseph (Joe) Randell of Chorus Aviation Inc. named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2017 Atlantic” on ey.com.