Tobias Lütke is the CEO of Shopify. Lütke is based in Canada. Lütke has held the role since 2006. Lütke was born in 1980 in Koblenz.
Tobias Lütke is a German Canadian entrepreneur and racing driver who is the co-founder and CEO of Shopify, an e-commerce company based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He competes in the 2025 IMSA SportsCar Championship driving in LMP2 for Era Motorsport.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Shopify's artificial intelligence initiatives and share transactions by the company's CEO, alongside significant attention to Lütke's public statements on voting eligibility and income-based suffrage, which have drawn widespread criticism from media outlets and commentators across North America.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1980 · Koblenz
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Tobias Lütke: FAQ
- Who is Tobias Lütke?
- Tobias Lütke is the Co-founder & CEO of Shopify, based in Canada.
- What company does Tobias Lütke lead?
- Tobias Lütke is CEO of Shopify, a role held since 2006.