John Giffen
Chairman at KINAXIS INC.
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2024-05-30
Profile
John Ian Giffen's current jobs include being the Chairman at Kinaxis, Inc. since 2018, the Director at D2L Corp.
since 2016, the Director at CSA Group, Inc., the Director at Centre for Addiction & Mental Health Foundation, the Director at PeopleFluent, Inc., the Director at Daily Bread Food Bank Foundation of Toronto, the Lead Independent Director at D2L, Inc. since 2016, the Director at CSA Group Italy Srl, and a Member-Governors Board at Stratford Festival.
Mr. Giffen's former jobs include being the Chairman at The Descartes Systems Group, Inc. from 2004 to 2011, the Chairman at Alida, Inc., a Director at Corel Corp., a Director at Macromedia, Inc. from 1997 to 2005, a Director at Open Text Corp., a Director at 724 Solutions, Inc., a Director at Delano Technology Corp., a Director at Changepoint Corp., a Director at Certicom Corp., a Director at Sierra Systems Group, Inc., a Director at Mosaid Technologies, Inc., a Director at FLIR Lorex, Inc., an Independent Director at Absolute Software Corp.
from 2008 to 2018, a Director at MKS, Inc. from 1996 to 1999, a Director at Financial Models Co., Inc., a Director at MGI Software Corp., a Director at BTI Systems, Inc., a Director at RuggedCom, Inc. from 2007 to 2012, a Director at DWL, Inc., a Director at Algorithmics, Inc., a Director at Digital Processing Systems, Inc., a Director at DPS, Inc., a Director at Syncapse, Inc. from 2010 to 2013, a Director at Absolute Software, Inc. from 2008 to 2018, a Board Member at MKS Ventures in 2010, a Member at KPMG LLP (Canada) from 1978 to 1982, a Member at The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, the Chief Financial Officer & Vice President at Alias Research, Inc. from 1992 to 1996, and an Advisor at OMERS Ventures Management, Inc.Mr. Giffen's education includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Strathclyde.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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KINAXIS, INC.
0.09% | 2024-05-15 | 25,500 ( 0.09% ) | 3 M $ | 2024-05-30 |
D2L, INC.
-.--% | 2023-06-07 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2024-05-30 |
John Giffen active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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KINAXIS INC. | Chairman | 2018-06-11 |
D2L INC. | Director/Board Member | 2015-12-31 |
PeopleFluent, Inc.
PeopleFluent, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services PeopleFluent, Inc. provides Software-as-a-Service talent management solutions. It offers PeopleFluent Mirror Suite that integrates video and social technologies into various talent applications; PeopleFluent Colossus, a data integration cloud service that connects talent data and applications; Recruitment Software, a talent acquisition solution that allows clients to make informed hiring decisions; and Performance Management that allows clients to improve business results, develop employees, and retain key staff. The company was founded by Todd Hayes Loofbourrow in 1997 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
CSA Group, Inc.
CSA Group, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services CSA Group, Inc. operates as a holding company. It offers architecture, engineering, program management and environmental engineering services. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Doral, FL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Stratford Festival | Director/Board Member | - |
Daily Bread Food Bank Foundation of Toronto | Director/Board Member | - |
Centre for Addiction & Mental Health Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
D2L Corp.
D2L Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services D2L Corp. provides cloud-based learning environment and solutions. It specializes in learning solutions in an open and extensible platform to clients and learners in higher education, K-12, healthcare, government, and the corporate sector. The company was founded by John Baker in 1999 and is headquartered in Kitchener, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 2015-12-31 |
CSA Group Italy Srl
CSA Group Italy Srl Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CSA Group Italy Srl provides product testing and certification services. The private company is based in Agrate Brianza, Italy. As a leading standards organization, they are the trusted experts in product certification. The Italian company was founded in 1919. The CEO is David Weinstein. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of John Giffen
University of Strathclyde | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 4 |
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OPEN TEXT CORPORATION | Technology Services |
THE DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP INC. | Technology Services |
KINAXIS INC. | Technology Services |
D2L INC. | Technology Services |
Private companies | 34 |
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Corel Corp.
Corel Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Corel Corp. engages in the development of software solutions for graphics, productivity, and digital media products. Its products includes CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, Painter Essentials 7, PhotoMirage, WinDVD Pro 12, PDF Fusionn, and WinZip Pro. The company was founded by Michael Cowpland in 1989 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Technology Services |
Macromedia, Inc.
Macromedia, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Macromedia, Inc. provided software technologies and internet solutions such as websites, rich media content & internet applications across multiple platforms. The company was founded in 1992 and was located in San Francisco, CA | Technology Services |
724 Solutions, Inc.
724 Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services 724 Solutions, Inc. specializes in the development of internet protocol-based solutions for mobile Internet, broadband, and messaging applications. They provide mobile operators and converged service providers with a data traffic control and service management platform for connected and subscribed messaging devices. They design systems that incorporate protocol adapter and workflow-based traffic control solutions. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA. | Technology Services |
Delano Technology Corp.
Delano Technology Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Delano Technology Corp. develops communications software to automate business e-mail. The company was founded by John Patrick Mah, Sean Edward Maurik, and Toy Davis on May 7, 1998 and is headquartered in Markham, Canada. | Technology Services |
Changepoint Corp.
Changepoint Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Changepoint Corp. engages in the provision of market solutions and conference solutions services. It offers Changepoint PSA, Daptiv PPM, and barometerIT solutions. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Technology Services |
Certicom Corp.
Certicom Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Certicom Corp. provides cryptographic technologies for computing and communications companies | Technology Services |
Sierra Systems Group, Inc.
Sierra Systems Group, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Sierra Systems Group, Inc. provides information technology and management consulting services. It offers application and mobile development, business analytics, cloud solutions, it service management, managed and management consulting services. it serves to the Canadian government, commercial, energy, health, justice and public safety, and utilities industries. The company was founded by Ian U. Reid in 1966 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Technology Services |
Mosaid Technologies, Inc.
Mosaid Technologies, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Mosaid Technologies, Inc. provides intellectual property management services. The firm monetizes patented intellectual property in the areas of semiconductors and communications, and develops semiconductor memory technology. The company was founded by Richard Foss and Robert F. Harland on May 6, 1975 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Producer Manufacturing |
FLIR Lorex, Inc.
FLIR Lorex, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology FLIR Lorex, Inc. provides video surveillance security solutions. Its products include wireless security and internet protocol camera, security digital video recorder, security camera systems, high definition and thermal camera security systems, and accessories. It offers home and outdoor security, pet monitoring, business and store security, vacation property, thermal camera systems, and baby monitors solutions. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Markham, Canada. | Electronic Technology |
Absolute Software Corp.
Absolute Software Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Crosspoint Capital Partners LP, Absolute Software Corp. is a Canadian company that makes security work. The company is based in Vancouver, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada and the United States. The company empower mission-critical performance with advanced cyber resilience. The company's cyber resilience platform is embedded in over 600 million devices and delivers endpoint-to-network access security coverage, ensures automated security compliance, and enables operational continuity. The company was founded in 1993, and Christy Wyatt has been the CEO of the company since 2018. Absolute Software was acquired by Crosspoint Capital Partners LP on July 27, 2023, for $457.28 million. | Technology Services |
MKS, Inc.
MKS, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services MKS, Inc. provides application lifecycle management solutions. Its solution spans from requirements management to deployment, providing customers with enhanced development productivity, visibility over processes and improved IT controls for regulatory compliance. The company operates through two segments: Software Configuration Management (ALM) and Interoperability (IO). The Software Configuration Management segment develops and markets software solutions that assist programmers in the creation of traditional and web-based software and the management of software development process. The Interoperability segment encompasses products that address the issues surrounding cross-platform development, application migration, systems administration and network management. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada. | Technology Services |
Financial Models Co., Inc.
Financial Models Co., Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Financial Models Co., Inc. provides investment management systems and services. It has offices in Toronto, New York, London, Montreal, Sydney, and San Diego. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. | Technology Services |
MGI Software Corp.
MGI Software Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services MGI Software Corp. develops photo editing software. The company is headquartered in Richmond Hill, Canada. | Technology Services |
BTI Systems, Inc.
BTI Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services BTI Systems, Inc. provides intelligent networking software and systems. Its products include cloud connect, packet optical transport, Ethernet, network management, software networking, and network functions virtualization. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Kanata, Canada. | Technology Services |
RuggedCom, Inc.
RuggedCom, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing RuggedCom, Inc. provided rugged communications networking solutions designed for mission-critical applications in harsh environments. Its solutions include switches, network routers, wireless devices, serial servers, media converters, software and professional services. The company operated through two segments: RuggedCom and WiNetworks. The RuggedCom segment engages in the sale of Ethernet based equipment, software and services. The WiNetwork segment engages in the sale of RuggedMAX equipment and services. RuggedCom was founded on February 22, 2001 by Marzio Paride Pozzuoli and is headquartered in Concord, Canada. | Producer Manufacturing |
DWL, Inc.
DWL, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services DWL, Inc. provides software solutions for managing business processes and integrating customer data. Its software is used to aggregate data into a single real-time customer profile, which can be updated & distributed to customer service, marketing & sales organizations. The company was co-founded by Justin D. C. LaFayette & Al Digout in 1996 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Technology Services |
Algorithmics, Inc.
Algorithmics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Algorithmics, Inc. developed risk management software solutions. The company was founded in 1989 and was headquartered in Markham, Canada. | Technology Services |
Digital Processing Systems, Inc.
Digital Processing Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Digital Processing Systems, Inc. engages in the provision of information technology solutions. It offers outsourcing, software design and development, systems integration and quality assurance services. The company is headquartered in Floral Park, NY. | Technology Services |
Alida, Inc.
Alida, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Alida, Inc. develops cloud-based customer intelligence platform. Its services include insight community planning, community management, and community research. The company was founded by Andrew Iain Reid in 2000 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Technology Services |
MKS Ventures
MKS Ventures Investment ManagersFinance MKS Ventures is a venture capital firm located in Waterloo, Ontario. The firm is a subsidiary of MKS, Inc. (TSX: MKX) | Finance |
KPMG LLP (Canada)
KPMG LLP (Canada) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services KPMG LLP engages in the provision of accounting, tax preparation, and advisory services. It also offers auditing, internal audit, regulatory and compliance, corporate recovery, and forensic accounting, and risk management services. The company was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Commercial Services |
D2L Corp.
D2L Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services D2L Corp. provides cloud-based learning environment and solutions. It specializes in learning solutions in an open and extensible platform to clients and learners in higher education, K-12, healthcare, government, and the corporate sector. The company was founded by John Baker in 1999 and is headquartered in Kitchener, Canada. | Technology Services |
CSA Group, Inc.
CSA Group, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services CSA Group, Inc. operates as a holding company. It offers architecture, engineering, program management and environmental engineering services. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Doral, FL. | Industrial Services |
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants engages in the provision of accounting, auditing, tax, advisory, and professional services. The institute is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Alias Research, Inc.
Alias Research, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Alias Research, Inc. is an American company that develops, produces, markets, and distributes dimensional computer software. Part of Autodesk, Inc. | Technology Services |
Centre for Addiction & Mental Health Foundation | Miscellaneous |
DPS, Inc.
DPS, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing DPS, Inc. provides lighting, sound, video, and staging equipment. DPS was acquired by Full Throttle Films LLC, part of Production Resource Group LLC on January 19, 2016. | Producer Manufacturing |
PeopleFluent, Inc.
PeopleFluent, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services PeopleFluent, Inc. provides Software-as-a-Service talent management solutions. It offers PeopleFluent Mirror Suite that integrates video and social technologies into various talent applications; PeopleFluent Colossus, a data integration cloud service that connects talent data and applications; Recruitment Software, a talent acquisition solution that allows clients to make informed hiring decisions; and Performance Management that allows clients to improve business results, develop employees, and retain key staff. The company was founded by Todd Hayes Loofbourrow in 1997 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA. | Technology Services |
Syncapse, Inc.
Syncapse, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Syncapse, Inc. provides cloud-based software and strategic services to help enterprises build, manage and measure social media presence. Its products include strategy and consulting, measurement and analytics, collaboration and workflow, social and search advertising and platform success. The company was founded by Michael Scissons in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Daily Bread Food Bank Foundation of Toronto | |
OMERS Ventures Management, Inc.
OMERS Ventures Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance OMERS Ventures Management Inc (OMERS Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of OMERS Administration Corp founded in 2011. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with offices in the US and UK. | Finance |
Absolute Software, Inc.
Absolute Software, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Part of Pole Star Space Applications Ltd., Absolute Software, Inc. provides fleet management and monitoring services. The company is based in Boston, MA. Absolute Software was acquired by Pole Star Space Applications Ltd. on October 27, 2011. | Electronic Technology |
Stratford Festival | |
CSA Group Italy Srl
CSA Group Italy Srl Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CSA Group Italy Srl provides product testing and certification services. The private company is based in Agrate Brianza, Italy. As a leading standards organization, they are the trusted experts in product certification. The Italian company was founded in 1919. The CEO is David Weinstein. | Commercial Services |
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