About Wes Hall
Wes Hall was a businessperson.
Wesley J. Hall is a Canadian businessman and entrepreneur, best known as a "Dragon" investor in the Canadian reality television series Dragons' Den. He has served as the 35th chancellor of the University of Toronto since July 1, 2024.
Early life and education Born and raised in Saint Thomas, Jamaica, Hall moved to Toronto, Ontario, as a teenager. Hall attended George Brown College to be educated as a law clerk.
Career After completing his education, Hall worked in the legal division of CanWest until founding Kingsdale Advisors, a shareholder services and business consultancy, in 2002.
He joined Dragons' Den in 2021 for the show's 16th season.
Hall was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Toronto in 2023. In 2024, he was elected to serve as the university's 35th chancellor, and has held the office since July 1, 2024.
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