Riaz Mamdani
Riaz Mamdani is the founder and CEO of the Calgary-based real estate company, Strategic Group, a company which he formed in 2001.
Riaz Mamdani graduated from the University of Manitoba’s science program. After attaining his degree, Riaz used his pharmacology background and training to work as a hospital pharmacist while attending the University of Calgary’s law school. After earning his law degree in 1996, Riaz went on to practice commercial, corporate and securities law in Calgary and Southern Alberta before founding Strategic Group.
Utilizing his legal expertise, Riaz helped establish and develop two companies that have grown into international multi-million dollar corporations. Through his guidance, both companies experienced strong growth, resulting in them being listed on the NASDAQ National Market.
Riaz Mamdani is known for his ability to think outside the box, while also seeing the larger picture. He has become both a strong business leader and an active philanthropist.
With a passion for community activism at a grass roots level, Riaz continually looks for ways to better not only his local community in Calgary, but Alberta and Canada as a whole. In 2012, Riaz spearheaded the Strategic Group’s Lets Eat! Campaign, an annual city-wide food drive, organized by the Calgary Food Bank. Riaz’s work with the Calgary Food Bank has now expanded to include the neighbouring Edmonton Food Bank.
In 2014, Riaz held a highly successful Make-A-Wish Rope for Hope campaign. The Rope for Hope fundraising campaign sees Calgary professionals raise money by rappelling down a skyscraper. Riaz Mamdani’s Toss Riaz! Fundraiser garnered him widespread attention and helped him raise over $74,000 for the foundation that grants wishes to critically ill children.
In his leisure time, Riaz Mamdani and his family enjoy travelling and exploring the world’s diverse cultures and exotic locales.
Riaz Mamdani graduated from the University of Manitoba’s science program. After attaining his degree, Riaz used his pharmacology background and training to work as a hospital pharmacist while attending the University of Calgary’s law school. After earning his law degree in 1996, Riaz went on to practice commercial, corporate and securities law in Calgary and Southern Alberta before founding Strategic Group.
Utilizing his legal expertise, Riaz helped establish and develop two companies that have grown into international multi-million dollar corporations. Through his guidance, both companies experienced strong growth, resulting in them being listed on the NASDAQ National Market.
Riaz Mamdani is known for his ability to think outside the box, while also seeing the larger picture. He has become both a strong business leader and an active philanthropist.
With a passion for community activism at a grass roots level, Riaz continually looks for ways to better not only his local community in Calgary, but Alberta and Canada as a whole. In 2012, Riaz spearheaded the Strategic Group’s Lets Eat! Campaign, an annual city-wide food drive, organized by the Calgary Food Bank. Riaz’s work with the Calgary Food Bank has now expanded to include the neighbouring Edmonton Food Bank.
In 2014, Riaz held a highly successful Make-A-Wish Rope for Hope campaign. The Rope for Hope fundraising campaign sees Calgary professionals raise money by rappelling down a skyscraper. Riaz Mamdani’s Toss Riaz! Fundraiser garnered him widespread attention and helped him raise over $74,000 for the foundation that grants wishes to critically ill children.
In his leisure time, Riaz Mamdani and his family enjoy travelling and exploring the world’s diverse cultures and exotic locales.
