Brian Hill

Brian Hill is the Founder and Executive Chair and has served as a member of the Board since 2005. As a third-generation retailer, Mr. Hill has led the company since the Hill family opened the first Aritzia store in Vancouver in 1984. Under his leadership, the company has opened 97 retail boutiques in key markets in Canada and the U.S., in addition to developing and launching the eCommerce business. As an accomplished retailer, merchant, creative director and corporate strategist, Mr. Hill’s vision and expertise have shaped the company and driven growth. He is intimately involved in all aspects of the business. In recognition of his creative and business strength, Mr. Hill was awarded the Henry Singer Award for Retail Excellence presented by the University of Alberta (2013), Distinguished Retailer of the Year, presented by the Retail Council of Canada (2012), and was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® for the Pacific Region (2008). Mr. Hill has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics from Queen’s University.