Zita Cobb
Zita Cobb is an entrepreneur and philanthropist from Fogo Island, Newfoundland, recognized as one of Canada’s wealthiest women. After a successful career in the fiber optics industry, where she became one of the highest-paid female executives in America, Cobb returned to her roots to revive her community through sustainable tourism and economic development initiatives. She founded the Shorefast Foundation and invested in the Fogo Island Inn, promoting a model of tourism that benefits the local community. Cobb's work emphasizes the importance of place-based economies and cultural stewardship, showcasing how local assets can foster national prosperity.
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Zita Cobb is a Canadian social entrepreneur who founded Shorefast.
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Zita Cobb is one of Canada’s richest women who transformed her home island of Fogo through various community projects and economic initiatives.
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