Peter Thomas has been a serial entrepreneur for more than four decades, specializing in franchising and real estate. Peter is recognized as one of the leading developers and lenders of his time in North America. He has developed billions of dollars in real estate projects, from shopping centers, apartments, and condominiums, to golf courses.

Peter is the past Chairman and Founder of Century 21 Real Estate Canada Ltd., founded Samoth Capital Corporation, a Canadian public real estate company now known as Sterling Centrecorp Inc., and developed the Four Seasons Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.

For his philanthropic contributions to society, Peter was recognized with the prestigious 2010 National Caring Award, an honor shared by Lance Armstrong, General Colin Powell, and Laura Bush.

Peter is the Chairman Emeritus of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and the bestselling author of two Canadian books, Never Fight with a Pig and Be Great. For further information please visit www.lifepilot.org.

Currently, Peter serves as Chairman and CEO of Thomas Franchise Solutions Ltd. and as a Director for the TFS Fund. Peter was very proud to be awarded his Honorary Doctorate of Laws LLD from the Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia for his work with the creation of LifePilot (www.lifepilot.org) and for his other charity works.