Larry Tanenbaum has a wealth of experience as an operating executive and private equity investor and is Chairman & CEO of the Kilmer Group’s principal holding company, Kilmer Van Nostrand Co. Limited (KVN). He also has a distinguished record of public service to a variety of organizations.
In recognition of his contributions in the areas of philanthropy, business and volunteerism, Tanenbaum was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada on October 25, 2007. The Order of Canada is the centrepiece of Canada’s honours system and represents its highest civilian award.
His longstanding interest in sports and entertainment, saw Tanenbaum in 1998 become an active force in the acquisition of the Toronto Raptors basketball team and the Air Canada Centre, which, with the Toronto Maple Leafs, formed Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Limited. Tanenbaum is Chairman of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Limited, and is a Governor of the NBA (Toronto Raptors), the NHL (Toronto Maple Leafs) and Major League Soccer (Toronto FC) and Toronto Argonauts Football Club (CFL).
With Tanenbaum’s vision and persistence, he has spearheaded the efforts to have Toronto awarded an expansion team in the WNBA. The team will begin play in 2026.
