Τhe Maclean’s magazine announced the list of the «50 most powerful people of Canada». The Greek origin Mike Lazaridis, called «father » of the Blackberry, is at 10th position in the list. In the first place in the same was the Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper.

The magazine highlighted «Infinite Potential Group» the company that Lazaridis has created, stressing that Lazaridis didn’t choose a random name, due to the fact that the companies included really have infinite possibilities.

Canadian magazine’s editor revealed that he tried for three months to get an interview with him , and he had to promise as a condition not to make any questions about the BlackBerry.

One of his promising activities is the fund «Quantum Valley Investments», which will only invest in companies that exploit quantum technology.

See the entire list of the most powerful people in Canada here.

See more information about Mike Lazaridis profile in ellines.com here.