Manjit Minhas
B.Sc., GCB.D
Human Resources, Governance and Conduct Review

Manjit Minhas is an entrepreneur in the liquor industry and a venture capitalist. She also appears on the Canadian reality series Dragons’ Den, where she has invested in dozens of Canadian businesses over the last 10 years. Manjit’s unique experience has given her a range of knowledge in business and brand development, marketing, sales management and succession planning.

Manjit has enjoyed a variety of board experiences and has a strong connection to Alberta and Canada through her numerous philanthropic endeavours.

Manjit was appointed as the Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the Canadian Armed Forces in late 2022. She was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in 2025, the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2023 and the United Nations Global Citizen Laureate Award in 2024.

Current directorships

• Alberta Order of Excellence Council
• Enbridge
• TELUS Friendly Future Foundation
• YYC Calgary Airport Authority

Past directorships

• Alberta Brewers Association (ESG Committee Chair)
• Decibel Cannabis Company
• Hull Services Mental Health Charity
• Inner Spirit Holdings (Spiritleaf Cannabis)
• TransCanada Trail
• United Way (Campaign Chair)
• West Island College