Michael Latifi
Michael Latifi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mehrdad Latifi October 1962 |
| Education | McGill University (BS, MBA)[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, investor, philanthropist |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Known for | Sofina Foods, Inc. McLaren Group |
| Spouse | Maria Helena Russo |
| Parent(s) | Mohammad Bagher Latifi Fatemeh Latifi |
| Relatives | Max Latifi (brother) Afschineh Latifi (sister) Afsaneh Latifi (sister) |
| Website | www |
Michael Mehrdad Latifi (born October 1962 in Iran)[2][3] is an Iranian-Canadian businessman. He is the owner, Chairman and CEO of Sofina Foods Inc., a Markham, Ontario-based manufacturer of processed animal products. Sofina acquired Lilydale in a C$130 million deal in 2010,[4] and Santa Maria Foods ULC, an importer and distributor of specialty Italian brands, in 2012.[5]
Through the investment company Nidala (BVI) Limited, which is controlled by Latifi, he invested £200 million (around 270 million USD or C$350 million) in McLaren Group.[6][7][8]
Michael is the father of Nicholas Latifi, currently a driver with the Williams Formula One team.
References
- ^ "The inspiration behind the Latifi's philanthropy". Your Health Matters. 3 May 2018.
- ^ "Michael Mehrdad Latifi". Companies House. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ "Michael Latifi makes major McLaren investment". Eurosport. 21 May 2018.
- ^ "Sofina Foods to Acquire Lilydale in $130M Deal - Foodservice and Hospitality Magazine". foodserviceandhospitality.com. Retrieved June 10, 2018.
- ^ "Sofina Acquires Santa Maria - Foodservice and Hospitality Magazine". foodserviceandhospitality.com. Retrieved June 10, 2018.
- ^ Daan de Geus (May 21, 2018). "Father of F2 Racer Nicholas Latifi Becomes McLaren Group Shareholder in $270M Deal - The deal has nothing to do with his son's racing career, however". TheDrive. Retrieved June 10, 2018.
- ^ Scott Mitchell; Jack Benyon (May 29, 2018). "Nicholas Latifi: Dad's McLaren investment paints wrong picture of me". Autosport. Retrieved June 10, 2018.
- ^ Trackworthy (May 22, 2018). "Canadian Michael Latifi Buys $350 Million Stake in McLaren Group". wheels.ca. Retrieved June 10, 2018.