Alvin Segal

Alvin Cramer Segal (September 19, 1933 – November 4, 2022), previously Alvin Cramer, was an American-born Canadian businessman and philanthropist. He was chairman and chief executive officer of Peerless Clothing, a men's suit manufacturer.

Early life Alvin Cramer was born in Albany, New York, as the son of George Cramer and Betty Pearson. He attended the Arnold Avenue School in Amsterdam, New York then School No. 16 in Albany, and next the Irving Prep School for Boys. His father had died when he was seven, and when he was fourteen his mother married Moe Segal and moved to Montreal.

Career At age 18 he started a job on the shop floor of the Peerless Clothing company. He eventually rose to become company president and owner, and transformed the company into a major maker of men's suits for both Canadian and American markets.

Honours In 2002, Segal was made a Member of the Order of Canada in recognition for being "a visionary entrepreneur" and an "outstanding spokesperson and leader for the apparel industry in Canada". In 2010, he was promoted to Officer of the Order of Canada for having "set an example of corporate philanthropy". He also received a Doctor Honoris Causa of Hebrew University (2015).