About Michael Latifi
Born 1962. Michael Latifi is a Canadian businessperson, known for McLaren Group.
Michael Mehrdad Latifi (born October 1962) is an Iranian-Canadian billionaire businessman. He is the owner, chairman and CEO of Sofina Foods Inc., a Markham, Ontario-based manufacturer of food products. Sofina acquired Lilydale in a C$130 million deal in 2010, and Santa Maria Foods ULC, an importer and distributor of specialty Italian brands, in 2012. He was born in Iran and migrated to Canada. During his teenage years, he worked at McDonald's. Through the investment company Nidala (BVI) Limited, which is controlled by Latifi, he invested £200 million (c. US$270 million or C$350 million) in McLaren Group.
Michael is the father of racing driver Nicholas Latifi, former driver for the Williams Formula One team.
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Who is Michael Latifi?
Canadian businessman
When was Michael Latifi born?
Michael Latifi was born in 1962 in Pahlavi Iran.
What is Michael Latifi's occupation?
Michael Latifi is a businessperson.
What is Michael Latifi known for?
Michael Latifi is known for McLaren Group.
What nationality is Michael Latifi?
Michael Latifi is Canadian.
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