Arthur Griffiths
Born and raised in Vancouver, BC Arthur Griffiths is an award-winning businessman and philanthropist.
His career began with him selling season ticket renewals over the phone for the NHL team, the Vancouver Canucks in the ‘70s. In 1981 he became the youngest Vice-Chairman and CEO in the NHL with the Canucks. During his tenure as NHL Governor, he was a driving catalyst in allowing the best players in the NHL to compete in the Olympic Games. This put the sport of ice hockey into the global spotlight like it had never been seen before and gave players the chance to “Go for Gold”!
In 1994, Griffiths became the youngest owner, Chairman/CEO and Governor in the NBA with the acquisition of the Vancouver Grizzlies Basketball team. In the same year he privately financed and built the $160 million dollar sports arena, GM Place (now Rogers Arena). It has been regarded as one of Canada’s finest arenas ever since.
Speaking topics
- The ALL IN Corporate Culture
Internationally recognized Business Leader Arthur Griffiths shares his philosophy that to create a culture that feels like a family, you need to regard your community as part of the family. By creating an environment where people want to work, serve the community and where creative contributions are rewarded, your goals will ultimately be achieved and them some.
- The Power of a Phone Call
In this keynote, Arthur Griffiths shares his personal mental health journey, and the stigma that kept it a secret for years. Struggling alone is often the case, and Arthur was no exception. He shares the story of reaching the point of hopelessness and how the power of a phone call made all the difference and why empathy, is the secret weapon in any battle with mental health
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Speaker testimonials
Arthur sharing his story and being vulnerable in front of a bunch of strangers gave me permission to also open up about my struggles
Arthur G’s speech hit home for me, as I’ve had a phase of not wanting to be alive as well.
Arthur saved lives in here tonight