John Nicola

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John Nicola

Year inducted: 2025

John Nicola, Chairman, CEO and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Nicola Wealth 

John Nicola, a financial services industry veteran since 1974, provides strategic leadership at Nicola Wealth, bringing expertise in investment management, estate and financial planning, and business strategies focused on wealth building, exit strategies, and shareholder agreements.

John has earned multiple awards throughout his career, including Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2011 and 2022, B.C. CEO of the Year by Business in Vancouver in 2015, and Canada’s Most Admired CEO in 2016. In 2023, he received Wealth Professional’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

He serves as Chair of Nicola Wealth’s Board of Directors and is a Founding Member of CALU, contributing significantly to the organization over the years. A dedicated philanthropist, John has supported several not-for-profits, including Covenant House, Pivot Law Society, and Bulembu International, leveraging his business acumen to foster community development and aid vulnerable populations.

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