Descent: Jordanian-Palestinian

Profession: Entrepreneur

Canadian Origin: Toronto, Ontario

Ghassan Halazon is a Jordanian-Canadian technology and e-commerce entrepreneur. He founded EMERGE Commerce, Inc., a Toronto based acquirer and operator of direct-to-consumer e-commerce brands. EMERGE was recognized by Canadian Business and Maclean’s Startup 50 as the fastest growing e-commerce business. Halazon also sits on the Boards of the non-profit organizations, Canadian Arab Institute and Be-Abled Society. 

Website: https://www.ghassanhalazon.com/