Paul D. House is the Executive Chairman of TDL Group Corporation (Tim Hortons). He was born in Stoney Creek, Ontario. His career includes a position as a director at Wendy's International, as well as President (1995–) and Chief Executive Officer (2005–) of Tim Hortons Inc. He was previously Chief Operating Officer of Tim Hortons from 1992 to 2005 before taking his current position. He received a BA in Economics from McMaster University in 1969.