Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2019-11-22
Invested on: 2024-05-03
Michael U. Potter, C.M.
Ottawa, Ontario
Michael Potter’s multifaceted endeavours helped bolster Canada’s tech industry and heritage. As the founding CEO of Cognos, he fostered the exponential growth of the Ottawa-based business analytics company, successfully bringing Canadian software technology to the international market. Following his retirement, he established Vintage Wings of Canada to promote and safeguard our national aviation heritage, and has used his foundation to support and honour veterans. He is also lauded for his philanthropic support of institutions and foundations devoted to culture and health care.