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Ann Kaplan Mulholland
File:Ann Kaplan Mulholland Wikipedia.jpg
Kaplan in October 2017
Born (1960-10-20) 20 October 1960 (age 64)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
NationalityCanadian
EducationUniversity of Toronto (MBA)
University of Reading (MSC)
Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.d)
OccupationCEO of iFinance Canada Inc.
SpouseDr. Stephen Mulholland
Children8
WebsiteOfficial website

Ann Kaplan Mulholland (born October 20, 1960), is a Canadian businesswoman, public speaker[1], real estate investor, and television personality. Kaplan is the President and CEO of iFinance Canada[2][3], and stars in the Canadian reality television series on the Slice TV[4] cable network, The Real Housewives of Toronto.[5] She is a mother of eight and is married to a plastic surgeon, Dr. Stephen Mulholland[6], both currently residing in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[7]

Early Life

Kaplan was born in 1960 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to adoptive parents, John A. Macdonell and Nadyne Macdonell Roseborough. The family soon after moved to New Zealand, Hawaii, Kelowna in British Columbia, before settling in Victoria, British Columbia. At a young age, Kaplan learned that her adoptive mother was her biological mother. Kaplan's biological father, Berne Hal-Mann, was an entertainer in Honolulu, Hawaii, and is a father to twelve children. 

At the age of fourteen, Kaplan moved out on her own and completed high school at Mount Douglas High in Saanich, British Columbia. She then moved to San Diego, California where she attended The Design Institute of California.

Career

Early Career

In the mid 80's, Kaplan returned to Vancouver, British Columbia where she opened a store, Kerr Interiors, on Granville Street that provided interior design items and services to both commercial and residential clients. She continued her career as an interior designer after her first child was born.

Business Interests

In 1996, following a government decision to reduce funding for elective surgeries, Kaplan founded the company, Medicard Finance. It is later named, iFinance Canada[8], a company that provides financing to patients throughout Canada. Today, iFinance Canada is the parent company of six subsidiaries, offering consumer financing through service providers across Canada.[9] In other business interests, Kaplan controls real estate investments [10] located in Toronto, Vancouver and Victoria that include private and commercial properties.[11]

Television

In 2002, Kaplan founded the first consumer trade show for cosmetic enhancement known as the New You Anti-Aging Cosmetic Enhancement Show.[12] The trade show operated until 2007, [13] accompanied with a magazine that was in circulation from 2006-2007 entitled, New You Magazine.[14] [15] In the early 2000's, Kaplan began to appear on television and hosted shows that aired across Canada featuring cosmetic medical procedures and makeovers.[16] Kaplan hosted the show, New You TV[17] that ran on the Global Network station, and later went on to host the shows, Beauty by Design[18], and the Ultimate Makeover.[19]

In 2017, Kaplan stars in the Canadian reality television series, The Real Housewives of Toronto, that airs on the Slice cable network and distributed by Corus Entertainment.[20]

Philanthropic Work

Currently, Kaplan supports Canadian charities such as the Toronto Arts Foundation,[21][22] Transforming Faces,[8] and the Vancouver Art Gallery.[23] She also contributes back to her alma mater, the Rotman School of Management[24] and the University of Toronto.[25]

Books

Kaplan is an author of four books: Fashion Cares,[26] The INTERNet,[27] Best Practices[1] and If You Don't Laugh, You'll Cry.[28] Fashion Cares is a commemorative book that celebrated the 25th anniversary of the annual Fashion Cares event founded in 1987. It is a tribute to the fashion industry and their contribution to those affected by HIV/AIDS over the years. 100% of the proceeds benefit the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) and The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF). Kaplan's two business advice books, The INTERNet and Best Practices, draws on experiences from cosmetic doctors and talks about managing and marketing a medical website with recent industry and economic changes. Kaplan's last book, If You Don't Laugh, You'll Cry is a humourous collection of illustrations on cosmetic enhancement. Her newest book, How to be Successful In Spite of Yourself will be published in May 2018.[29]

Education

Kaplan holds post-secondary degrees including: a MBA from the Rotman School of Management[30] at the University of Toronto, a MSc from the Henley Business School at University of Reading[31] and an ICD.d from the Institute of Corporate Directors. 

Personal Life

By 1996, Kaplan was a single mother of two young boys and was separated from her first husband. She raised her two boys on her own until she met her second husband. In 2002, she married Dr. Stephen Mulholland who is a plastic surgeon in Toronto, Ontario.[6] They merged their families and had two more children together. In 2014, Kaplan's sister passed away and they took in her two younger children.[32] Collectively, they raised eight children.[33]

Currently, Kaplan owns a home in the Bridal Path of Toronto, Ontario. The home has been featured in Canadian magazines such as HELLO! Canada.[34] On television, the home made an appearance in the documentary series, The Stats of Life- Episode 2: Money, on the CBC Television network.[35] The home's holiday decor was aired on the Canadian lifestyle talk show, CityLine, by the television network, City that is owned by the Rogers Media subsidiary of Rogers Communications.[36]

Other passions of Kaplan include fashion[37] where she is known for her quirky sense of style.[38] As well, Kaplan is a runner and competed in the Scotia Bank Marathon in 2010.[39]

Awards and Honours

Kaplan has been the recipient of numerous entrepreneurial awards and business achievements including:

  • Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award Ontario Financial Services Winner, Ernst & Young (2017)[40]
  • Canadian Women Entrepreneur of the Year Award Profit Award of Excellence, Royal Bank of Canada (2015, 2000)[16][41][42]
  • Lifetime Achievement Award International Award, Women Entrepreneur, Stevie Women (2015)[43]
  • WIMA Award Rotman School of Management (2015)[44]
  • Canada’s Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs Canadian Business Magazine (2016, 2015, 2014, 2010-2005)[45][46]
  • International Maverick of the Year Gold Winner, Stevie Award (2015)[47]
  • Female Entrepreneur of the Year - Consumer Services Silver Winner, Stevie Awards (2015, 2014, 2013, 2012)[47][48][49][50]
  • Lifetime Achievement – Business Silver Winner, Stevie Awards (2015, 2013, 2012, 2010)[47][49][50][51]
  • Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100 WXN Winner, Hall of Fame (2014, 2013, 2011)[52][53][54][55]
  • Female Entrepreneur of the Year in Canada Gold Winner, Stevie Awards (2013)[49]
  • Woman of the Year – Business Services Winner, Stevie Awards (2013) [49]
  • Fasted Growing Companies Canadian Business, Profit 500 (2017, 2015, 2012)[56][57]
  • Top 100 Companies in Canada Revenue, Profit Magazine (2013-2007, 2004-2002)[58]
  • Entrepreneur of the Year Finance, Finalist, Ernst & Young (2013)[59]
  • Top Ten Most Inspirational Women in Canada 3rd Place, Women’s Post (2007)[55]
  • Award of Performance and Excellence in Finance Winner, Peak Award (2000)[60]

References

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  5. ^ "The Real Housewives of Toronto - Lark Productions". Lark Productions. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
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  8. ^ a b "The big business behind cosmetic surgery loans". Global News. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
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  14. ^ Brent, Paul (2010-12-02). "Mother of six elects to control her own future". The Toronto Star. ISSN 0319-0781. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
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  18. ^ Toronto Makeup (2011-01-17), Tina Davies performing permanent eyebrows on Ann Kaplan's show, Beauty by Design, retrieved 2017-12-21
  19. ^ The Mississauga Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Clinic: Michael Weinberg, MD (2013-10-17), A Whole New Look for Mississauga Woman on "The Ultimate Makeover" with BOTOX® Cosmetic, retrieved 2017-12-21
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  29. ^ Kirsch, Jen (2017-05-10). "Real Housewives of Toronto reveal what they've learned". The Toronto Star. ISSN 0319-0781. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
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  40. ^ "EY announces Ontario Entrepreneur Of The Year 2013 finalists today". www.newswire.ca. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
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  53. ^ "Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 – Current Winners | WXN - Women's Executive Network | At WXN we inspire smart women to lead". 2015-02-10. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
  54. ^ "Women's Executive Network reveals 2014 Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners". www.newswire.ca. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
  55. ^ a b "Woman of the Week: Ann Kaplan - Womens Post". Womens Post. 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
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  57. ^ "PROFIT 200 Overview: Who are Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies…". www.profitguide.com. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
  58. ^ "Winter 17". issuu. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
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  60. ^ "Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 – Current Winners | WXN - Women's Executive Network | At WXN we inspire smart women to lead". 2015-02-10. Retrieved 2017-12-21.

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