Doug Nathanson

Doug Nathanson is Executive Vice President, Chief Development Officer and General Counsel of Empire Company Limited and Sobeys Inc.   In addition to heading the company’s legal function, Mr. Nathanson has leadership accountability for Real Estate, Corporate Strategy & Development, Strategic Sourcing, Communications & Corporate Affairs, Government Relations and Sustainability.  He serves on the Steering Committee for the Sobey Foundation Child & Youth Mental Health initiative.

Prior to joining Empire, Mr. Nathanson was General Counsel at Canadian Tire Corporation. He also served as Canadian Tire’s Chief Human Resources Officer.  While at Canadian Tire, Mr, Nathanson was heavily involved in the Jumpstart Charities.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Nathanson worked in Toronto and New York at major international law firms and served as a clerk at the Ontario Court of Appeal.

Mr. Nathanson also serves on the Board of the Ronald McDonald House Charities (Canada).