Donald Cooper

Early life

Donald Cooper’s journey in the business world started very early—at the tender age of just six years old—when he started sweeping the floors of his family’s sporting goods business for a wage of five cents a day. This hands-on introduction to manual labour gave him a fundamental understanding of the concepts of work, responsibility, as well as the value of a hard-earned paycheque.

Later, as a young man, Cooper went on to study business at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario. There, he earned both an undergraduate degree and an MBA from that institution’s Ivey Business School.

Career

Donald Cooper spent the first 18 years of his career working at Cooper Canada Ltd., his family’s Toronto, Ontario-based business. Cooper Canada Ltd. grew from a small, boutique concern making hockey gear at its inception into a global leader in manufacturing and distributing sports equipment in subsequent decades. During his time there, Cooper held the position of Executive Vice President and served as a co-owner. Under his leadership, the company expanded its workforce to nearly 3,000 people, opened several factories internationally, and grew to become one of Canada’s most well-recognized and iconic brands.

At age 43, Donald Cooper decided to make a major career change. He left the corporate world to start his own fashion and retail company, Alive & Well Inc. In just three years, he managed to build the company into one of Canada’s most innovative retailers. By focusing on creating extraordinary value at every point of interaction, Cooper has been widely acknowledged in business circles to have substantially transformed how fashion and retail customers experience shopping. In recognition of his multiple achievements with Alive & Well, Cooper received 7 different awards for excellence in the disciplines of marketing, service, and business innovation. He was also named Canada’s Outstanding Innovative Retailer.

In 1995, Donald Cooper formally joined the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. In the 30 years since becoming a member, he has dispensed business wisdom at workshops, retreats, and privately sponsored events throughout his home country. Also in 1995, he joined The Global Speakers Federation, and began travelling internationally to deliver talks on topics such as effective management, providing customer value, and effective marketing strategies. Cooper’s speaking style has often been described as engaging and practical, blending real-world experience with humour to underscore his key takeaways. He has routinely been described as insightful and inspiring by those who have listened to his presentations.

In 2003, Donald Cooper was inducted into the Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame. He has also earned the Certified Speaking Professional designation, which is one of the most-esteemed credentials in the arena of professional speaking

Since its launch in 2005, Donald Cooper has also run The Donald Cooper Corporation, a highly respected business coaching and consulting organization offering professional counsel to businesses across the planet. To date, he has worked with companies operating in over 40 distinct industries and economic sectors. The Donald Cooper Corporation’s work stresses improving management, increasing business clarity, and permanently boosting long-term success.

Net Worth

Donald Cooper’s net worth is not currently available to the public.