Tom Wright (CFL)

Tom Wright
Born	Thomas E. S. Wright 1953 (age 64–65) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality	Canadian
Occupation	Businessman
Known for	UFC Canada CFL Commissioner

Thomas E. S. Wright (born 1953) is the 11th commissioner of the Canadian Football League (CFL), appointed to the position on November 2, 2002. He was the UFCs Director of Operations for Canada, Australia and New Zealand until October 19, 2016, when he announced he was no longer with the organisation. Prior to his role with the CFL and UFC, Wright was the President of Adidas Canada and President and CEO of Salomon Group North America. He is involved in several charitable organizations, and is the Chairman of Special Olympics Canada.

Wright attended Upper Canada College, the University of Toronto and York University earning a Bachelor of Physical Education and a Master of Business Administration. His wife Ginnie Grand Wright's family were the founders and former owners of office supply chain Grand & Toy. He was born in Toronto, Ontario.

Wright's tenure with the CFL was largely successful, however several members of the board were said to be dissatisfied and wanted him replaced. It was announced on July 5, 2006 that Wright had informed the CFL that he would not be seeking a contract extension as league commissioner, thus ending his tenure as the 11th CFL commissioner. On March 28, 2007, Mark Cohon was officially announced as Wright's successor as league commissioner.

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