Ben Watsa
Director/Board Member at FAIRFAX FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
Net worth: 918 586 $ as of 2024-06-29
Network origin in Ben Watsa first degree
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Young Presidents' Organization (Canada)
 Young Presidents' Organization (Canada) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents'' Organization (Canada) operates as a non-profit organization. It helps young chief executives to engage, learn, and grow. The company was founded on February 13, 2011 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 98 |
| Public Company | Property/Casualty Insurance | 27 | |
Ontario Securities Commission
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| Government | General Government | 26 |
| Private Eq Fd/Alt Invt | Investment Managers | 14 | |
Impression Ventures, Inc.
 Impression Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Impression Ventures Inc (Impression Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Christian Lassonde. The firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 8 |
Rideau Hall Foundation
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| Private Company | 8 | |
Cochran Caronia Waller
 Cochran Caronia Waller Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Cochran Caronia Waller is a full-service, independent investment banking firm specializing in the property-casualty, life and health industries and related businesses. Cochran provides unbiased information and analysis to the institutional investing community regarding the insurance and health industries and related companies. They provide active equity research coverage on more than 50 insurance and health-related companies, as well as sector-specific and industry trend research. They are located in Chicago.
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| Extinct | Investment Banks/Brokers | 3 |
Lissom Investment Management, Inc.
 Lissom Investment Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Lissom Investment Management, Inc. is a privately-owned, independent investment counselor headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm provides wealth management services for high net-worth clients through the Owners family of funds.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Ben Watsa via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Zenith National Insurance Corp.
 Zenith National Insurance Corp. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Zenith National Insurance Corp. operates as a holding company with interests in providing workers' compensation insurance services. Its services also include property and casualty insurance. The company is headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA. | Multi-Line Insurance | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Odyssey Re Holdings Corp.
 Odyssey Re Holdings Corp. Specialty InsuranceFinance Odyssey Re Holdings Corp. provides property and casualty reinsurance services. It offers services to the accident and health, agriculture, automobile and motor, aviation and space, casualty, cyber liability, marine and energy, property, property and retrocession, surety and trade credit, and terrorism . The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Specialty Insurance | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Medisys Health Group, Inc.
 Medisys Health Group, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Medisys Health Group, Inc. provides healthcare services to corporations, insurance companies, and individuals. It focuses on medical imaging, corporate health, employee wellness, and occupational health. The company was founded by Sheldon Elman in 1987 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. | Medical/Nursing Services | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
Northbridge Financial Corp.
 Northbridge Financial Corp. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Northbridge Financial Corp. provides commercial property and casualty insurance. The company operates through its subsidiaries. It writes broad-based commercial lines for businesses, commercial trade groups and associations, and targeted specialty lines. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Property/Casualty Insurance | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| DEXTERRA GROUP INC. | Homebuilding | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| RESOLUTE FOREST PRODUCTS INC. | Forest Products | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Rotman School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| AGT FOOD AND INGREDIENTS INC | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| GRANITE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Granite REIT, Inc.
 Granite REIT, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Granite REIT, Inc. operates as an real estate investment trust. It is engaged principally in the acquisition, development, selective construction, leasing, management and ownership of a industrial global rental portfolio of properties in North America and Europe. The company was founded on September 28, 2012 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
| THOMAS COOK (INDIA) LIMITED | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Toronto Stock Exchange, Inc.
 Toronto Stock Exchange, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Toronto Stock Exchange operates as a stock exchange. It provides opportunities to access public equity capital, liquidity for existing investors, and monitor market exposure associated with Canada's senior exchange. Toronto Stock Exchange was founded in 1852 and is located in Toronto, ON. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Crum & Forster Holdings Corp.
 Crum & Forster Holdings Corp. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Crum & Forster Holdings Corp. provides commercial property and casualty insurance services. The firm?s products include admitted P&C, accident & health, excess & surplus and industry solutions. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Morristown, NJ. | Property/Casualty Insurance | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| McGill University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| York University | College/University | President Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Queen's University | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Dalhousie University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Toronto | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Waterloo | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree President Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Western Ontario | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Bangalore International Airport Ltd.
 Bangalore International Airport Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Bangalore International Airport Ltd. engages in the provision of air transportation services. It designs, finances, constructs, operates, and maintains the Kempegowda International Airport. It also offers car rentals, airport city shuttle service, intercity airport bus services, application based taxis, duty free stores, and restaurants. The company was founded on January 5, 2001 and is headquartered in Bangalore, India. | Other Transportation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Université Laval | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
XM Canada
 XM Canada Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., XM Canada is a Canadian company that designs and distributes radio products. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| World Presidents' Organization | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| Persistence Capital Partners LP | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Founder | |
| GULF INSURANCE GROUP K.S.C.P. | Multi-Line Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Order of Canada
 Order of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Order of Canada is an organization based in Ottawa, Canada. The organization is affiliated with the governor general of Canada, La gouverneure générale du. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
 Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario engages in the provision of accounting education. It offers certification, continued trainings, and professional development. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Institute of Corporate Directors
 Institute of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Corporate Directors is a not-for-profit, member-based association that serves as a resource and voice for directors and boards. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. The ICD provides thought leadership through various publications and is a unified voice for directors. The Canadian company was founded by Brian J. Gibson, and Rahul K. Bhardwaj has been the CEO of the company since 2016. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| York University Foundation | Director/Board Member Chairman | ||
Branksome Hall
 Branksome Hall Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Branksome Hall operates school for girls. The firm support students through merit scholarships and a program of financial aid (bursaries). The company was founded by Margaret Scott in 1903 and is headquartered in Toronto, ON. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
PCP Management, Inc.
 PCP Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance PCP management Inc (PCP) is a private equity firm founded by Dr. Sheldon Elman & Stuart M Elman in 2008. The firm is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Investment Managers | Founder Founder | |
The Canadian Cancer Society
 The Canadian Cancer Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Canadian Cancer Society operates as a non-profit organization that provides cancer charity services. It offers support and services and programs for the prevention and screening of cancer. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| Osgoode Hall Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Blue Ant Media, Inc.
 Blue Ant Media, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Blue Ant Media, Inc. owns and operates television channels and publishes magazines. It creates and distributes lifestyle, travel, music, and entertainment content for television, print, and online media. The company was founded by Michael I. M. MacMillan and Gary Slaight in 2011 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Movies/Entertainment | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Richard Ivey School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| KDA GROUP INC. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Maple Leaf Chapter | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| HELIOS FAIRFAX PARTNERS CORPORATION | Financial Conglomerates | Founder Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
Dexterra Canada Ltd.
 Dexterra Canada Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Dexterra Canada Ltd. provides operations and maintenance solutions of built assets and infrastructure. It offers facilities management & operations and remote workforce accommodations services. The firm also offers forestry services related to the tree planting, vegetation management and type-2 firefighting services. The company is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Esplanade Ventures
 Esplanade Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Esplanade Ventures (Esplanade Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Dr. Sheldon Elman, Stuart M. Elman. The firm is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Investment Managers | Founder Founder | |
| CAREBOOK TECHNOLOGIES INC. | Other Metals/Minerals | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Blacknorth Initiative | Founder Director/Board Member | ||
Kixcare, Inc.
 Kixcare, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Kixcare, Inc. provides complete virtual physical and mental healthcare for children aged 0-17. The company is based in Canada and offers 24/7 access to specialized pediatric experts through messaging and video calling. Kixcare stands out amongst other pediatrician clinics due to its same-day booking feature, online accessibility, and comprehensive care for every Canadian child. The Canadian company was founded in 2021 by Sheldon Elman, Stuart M. Elman, Ella Se, Harley Eisman, Elyssa Elman, and the CEO is Daniel Warner. | Medical/Nursing Services | Founder Founder | |
Canadian Institute of Actuaries
 Canadian Institute of Actuaries Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Canadian Institute of Actuaries operates as a grant making foundation for education and environmental initiatives. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Crum & Forster Insurance Co.
 Crum & Forster Insurance Co. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Crum & Forster Insurance Co. is engaged in the provision of non-life insurance services. It offers property, casualty, and surety insurance. The company is headquartered in Morristown, NJ. | Multi-Line Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| Canada | 40 |
| United States | 6 |
| India | 4 |
| Singapore | 2 |
| Kuwait | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 17 |
| Finance | 16 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Health Services | 3 |
| Non-Energy Minerals | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 589 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 230 |
| Chairman | 132 |
| President | 116 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 110 |
Most connected contacts
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| Chandran Ponnaiah Ratnaswami | 45 |
| Paul Rivett | 40 |
| Claude Lamoureux | 37 |
| Prem Watsa | 29 |
| Timothy Price | 29 |
| Ashif Mawji | 27 |
| Bill Johnstone Johnstone | 24 |
| David Johnston | 24 |
| Rod Graham | 23 |
| Mahmood Khimji | 23 |
| Peter Schwartz | 23 |
| Simon Pimstone | 22 |
| David A. Schellenberg | 20 |
| Stewart Lyons | 20 |
| Bradley Martin | 19 |
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