About Daniel Walter Hill

From their humble beginnings in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, Daniel Walter Hill’s extraordinary journey reflects his resilience, unwavering commitment, and a touch of divine guidance. Growing up in Canada, he eventually settled in St. Augustine, Florida, following a transformative car accident that expanded his worldview and led him to relocate to the United Kingdom.

He is a seasoned entrepreneur with a wide-ranging portfolio in various sectors, including real estate, homebuilding, golf course development, oil and gas, cable television, plastic manufacturing, utilities, and waste management. He was pivotal in advising, constructing, and managing several companies across these industries, excelling in problem-solving, raising capital, and strategizing.

In his illustrious career, he was a key founding advisor and shareholder of Allied Waste Industries. This prominent waste management firm subsequently merged with and took on the name of Republic Services. His professional journey began in real estate development, overseeing the acquisition, design, planning, and financial management of multiple 1,000-acre mixed-use masterplan developments in Texas, California, and Arizona.

His academic pursuits are equally diverse. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Georgetown University and a Law degree from the University of Saskatchewan. After being called to the bar in British Columbia, he completed the esteemed Owner/President Management Program at Harvard University School of Business Administration. Furthering his expertise in finance, he attended Oxford Templeton College in the UK, where he studied Executive Finance.

Beyond his business endeavors, his life is deeply rooted in philanthropy. Profoundly influenced by his encounters with Mother Teresa during the last five years of her life, he experienced the profound impact of empathy and charitable work, leading to his dedication to helping the underprivileged and marginalized. He established Gratia International, a charity focused on restoring dignity to individuals from all walks of life. He successfully obtained funding through this organization to develop Tansian University and related educational institutions in Nigeria. His extensive network for Gratia International includes prominent benefactors like FedEx, various UK companies, the Templeton Foundation, and wealthy private individuals from Canada, the US, and the UK.