John Risley

John Risley

investor Canada

John Risley is a Canadian businessman and investor, known for his role in the seafood industry and as a prominent figure in private equity. He gained significant attention for leading a consortium that purchased the Canadian unit of Maxar Technologies, rebranding it as MDA Space Ltd. Risley has been instrumental in fostering innovation in Canada's space sector, particularly through the development of technology such as the Canadarm3, a robotic arm designed for future lunar missions. His investments and leadership have positioned him as a key player in the rapidly evolving landscape of space exploration and technology.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
55,080
Power
2,464$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 2 7.00 0.14% +0% 38,005,238 55,080 $1,700,000 2,464$
Totals 2 38,005,238 55,080 $1,700,000 2,464$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Seafood magnate John Risley leads a venture to build infrastructure in Canada’s Arctic. 6

The Globe and Mail: Business Brief: One big, not-so-beautiful debt problem

Canada Canada: A Canadian investor group that included John Risley, Jim Balsillie and Senvest Capital agreed to buy the Canadian unit out of Maxar in late 2019 for $1-billion. 6

The Globe and Mail: MDA shares walloped by White House space cuts