title: Michael Friisdahl
text: # Michael Friisdahl
  
  Michael Friisdahl (born in Roskilde, Denmark) is the executive chairman of Signature Aviation, a multinational aviation services company. Friisdahl was appointed in February 2022 after previously serving as the president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. He was responsible for overseeing MLSE's sports properties which includes ownership of the Toronto Maple Leafs (National Hockey League), Toronto Raptors (National Basketball Association), Toronto FC (Major League Soccer), Toronto Argonauts (Canadian Football League), Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League) and Toronto FC II (United Soccer League).
  
  Prior to joining MLSE, Friisdahl served as president and chief executive officer of Air Canada's Leisure Group since it was formed in 2012, combining Air Canada Vacations tour operations with Air Canada Rouge, a vacation and leisure airline subsidiary of Air Canada.
  
  