Roger Hardy
Chief Executive Officer at KITS EYECARE LTD.
Net worth: 47 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Roger V.
Hardy is the founder.
He founded Coastal Contacts, Inc. in 2000, where he served as Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer until 2012.
In 1996, he founded Shoes.com, Inc. and held the position of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.
In 1999, he founded ClearlyContacts.ca and served as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer until 2014.
In 2018, he founded Kits Eyecare Ltd.
and currently holds the position of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Hardy's current job(s) include being the CEO & Chairman of Hardy Capital Corp since 2014, a Director at Bishop's University Foundation since 2020, and a Director at ShoeMe Technologies Ltd.
since 2014.
His former job(s) include being a Director at Innovate BC, BuildDirect.com.
Technologies, Inc., and PayFirma Corp.Mr. Hardy completed his undergraduate degree at Bishop's University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KITS EYECARE LTD.
32.24% | 2023-12-30 | 10,136,900 ( 32.24% ) | 47 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Roger Hardy active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| KITS EYECARE LTD. | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-12-31 |
ShoeMe Technologies Ltd.
 ShoeMe Technologies Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade ShoeMe Technologies Ltd. operates as an ecommerce company. It offers boat shoes, boots, clogs, flats, heels, loafers, oxfords, Mukluks and Moccasins, sandals, slippers, and sneakers. The company was founded by Sean C. Clark in February 2012 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-31 |
Hardy Capital Corp
 Hardy Capital Corp Investment ManagersFinance Hardy Capital Corp (Hardy Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-05-31 |
| Bishop's University Foundation | Director/Board Member | 2020-09-30 |
Former positions of Roger Hardy
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
PayFirma Corp.
 PayFirma Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services PayFirma Corp. engages in the design and development of a mobile payment processing solutions platform. It offers mobile,ecommerce, web terminal, invoicing, recurring billing, traditional terminals, and integration products. The company was founded by Michael Gokturk and Sunan Spriggs on 2010 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 2017-10-23 |
ClearlyContacts.ca
 ClearlyContacts.ca Specialty StoresRetail Trade ClearlyContacts.ca is an online retailer that offers a wide selection of glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses at unbeatable prices. The private company is based in Vancouver, Canada. Customers can choose from top brands' frames and lenses. The Canadian company was founded by Roger V. Hardy. | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-05-31 |
| COASTAL CONTACTS INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2013-12-31 |
Shoes.com, Inc.
 Shoes.com, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Shoes.com, Inc. provides and retails footwear online. It offers shoes, sandals, boots, clogs, and slippers. The company was founded by Roger V. Hardy and Sean C. Clark in 1996 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Innovate BC
 Innovate BC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Innovate BC develops entrepreneurial talent and supports commercializing technology. The firm focuses on competitively positioning British Columbia in today's global knowledge economy in order to provide significant employment opportunities and a high standard of living for British Columbians. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Roger Hardy
| Bishop's University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
Coastal Contacts, Inc.
 Coastal Contacts, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Coastal Contacts, Inc. retailed and distributed online vision care products. It designed and distributed glasses and contact lenses on the Internet, including designer glasses, contact lenses, sunglasses, and vision care accessories. The company was founded by Roger V. Hardy and Michaela A. Tokarski in October 2000 and was headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Retail Trade |
Shoes.com, Inc.
Shoes.com, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Shoes.com, Inc. provides and retails footwear online. It offers shoes, sandals, boots, clogs, and slippers. The company was founded by Roger V. Hardy and Sean C. Clark in 1996 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Retail Trade |
Innovate BC
Innovate BC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Innovate BC develops entrepreneurial talent and supports commercializing technology. The firm focuses on competitively positioning British Columbia in today's global knowledge economy in order to provide significant employment opportunities and a high standard of living for British Columbians. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Commercial Services |
BuildDirect.com Technologies, Inc. /Old/
 BuildDirect.com Technologies, Inc. /Old/ Internet RetailRetail Trade BuildDirect.com Technologies, Inc. sells home improvement products online. It offers flooring, decking, building materials, outdoor, kitchen and bath, moldings and accessories, and doors. The company was founded by Jeffrey D. Booth and Robert D. Banks in 1999 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Retail Trade |
| Bishop's University Foundation | |
PayFirma Corp.
PayFirma Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services PayFirma Corp. engages in the design and development of a mobile payment processing solutions platform. It offers mobile,ecommerce, web terminal, invoicing, recurring billing, traditional terminals, and integration products. The company was founded by Michael Gokturk and Sunan Spriggs on 2010 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Technology Services |
ShoeMe Technologies Ltd.
ShoeMe Technologies Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade ShoeMe Technologies Ltd. operates as an ecommerce company. It offers boat shoes, boots, clogs, flats, heels, loafers, oxfords, Mukluks and Moccasins, sandals, slippers, and sneakers. The company was founded by Sean C. Clark in February 2012 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Retail Trade |
Hardy Capital Corp
Hardy Capital Corp Investment ManagersFinance Hardy Capital Corp (Hardy Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Finance |
ClearlyContacts.ca
ClearlyContacts.ca Specialty StoresRetail Trade ClearlyContacts.ca is an online retailer that offers a wide selection of glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses at unbeatable prices. The private company is based in Vancouver, Canada. Customers can choose from top brands' frames and lenses. The Canadian company was founded by Roger V. Hardy. | Retail Trade |
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