Philip A. Cutler

Philip A. Cutler
Born (1988-10-17) October 17, 1988
Montreal, Quebec
Nationality Canadian
Occupation Business executive, politician

Philip A. Cutler (born October 17, 1988) is a Canadian politician, entrepreneur, philanthropist and business executive.

Education

He has a bachelor's degree in Education from McGill University (2013). During his time at McGill, Cutler held office on the McGill Senate[1] and was a linebacker on the McGill Redmen football team alongside Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and Winnipeg Blue Bombers linebacker Jesse Briggs.[2] He is also a graduate from Selwyn House School and John Abbott College.

Career

Philip Cutler is the CEO of educational technology company GradeSlam[3] and the Executive Director of Laurus Summer Camp.[4]

In 2013, Cutler became the youngest ever city councillor in Westmount, Quebec,[5][6] the wealthiest city in Quebec.[7] Cutler won the 2013 Westmount Municipal Election after receiving 58% of the popular vote. He is currently the Commissioner of Public Security[8] and was instrumental at introducing many traffic and parking related initiatives.[9] He has been credited with bringing the first pay-by-plate parking meter system to Quebec.[10]

In December 2015, Cutler pledged $50,000 to support Syrian refugees moving to Montreal.[11]

Cutler's GradeSlam announced in August 2016 that it had raised $1.6 million dollars from prominent venture capital funds. [12]

Notes

  1. ↑ McGill Senate Caucus '10-'11
  2. ↑ http://www.mcgill.ca/files/athletics/MCGILL_FOOTBALL_M_ELIGIBILITY_CERTIFICATE_11_12.pdf RSEQ 2011 Football Eligibility
  3. ↑ https://gradeslam.org/about About GradeSlam.org
  4. ↑ Laurus Summer Camp Executive Team
  5. ↑ Sweeney, Laureen (November 5, 2013). "Women take council majority" (PDF). Westmount Independent. p. 6.
  6. ↑ Cutler Elected to Westmount City Council
  7. ↑ Richest Neighbourhoods in Canada
  8. ↑ City of Westmount
  9. ↑ Interview Westmount City Counsellor Philip Cutler
  10. ↑ Westmount to Upgrade Parking Meters
  11. ↑ Laurus Summer Camp establishes $50000 fund for Syrian Refugees
  12. ↑ GradeSlam Raises $1.6 million in seed financing
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