Draft:PJ Mercanti

PJ Mercanti is a Canadian businessman and sports executive. He is the CEO of Carmens Group.

Life and career
Mercanti holds a business degree from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana. He currently serves as the CEO of Carmens Group and the  President of the Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group (HUPEG).

In 2017, Mercanti assumed ownership of the Hamilton Cardinals. He has also served as the President of Hamilton's 2030 Commonwealth Games Bid. In October 2021, he orchestrated a partnership between HUPEG and the Oak View Group (OVG) to spearhead the arena redevelopment efforts.

Mercanti has organized events featuring notable figures such as Al Pacino, Sylvester Stallone, Wayne Gretzky, and others for different charitable causes.

Mercanti produced a short-documentary titled Harley that premiered at the San Jose International Short Film Festival in 2016.

Awards

 * 2020 - Canadian Italian Professional Business Association (CIBPA) Award of Distinction
 * 2023 - CEO of the Year Award by Hamilton Chamber of Commerce