Indira Samarasekera
Director/Board Member at INTACT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Net worth: 68 434 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Indira V.
Samarasekera is currently serving as an Independent Director at Magna International, Inc., TC Energy Corp., TransCanada PipeLines Ltd., Stelco Holdings, Inc., and Intact Financial Corp.
She is also a Director at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Bennett Jones LLP, The Bank of Nova Scotia (United Kingdom), Public Policy Forum, MaRS Discovery District, The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research, Canadian International Council, and TransCanada Trust.
Additionally, she is an Associate at the National Academy of Engineering and a Member of The Trilateral Commission.
In her former roles, Samarasekera served as the Chairman of Worldwide Universities Network, an Independent Director at The Bank of Nova Scotia, and the President & Vice Chancellor of the University of Alberta.
She also held positions as the Vice President-Research at the University of British Columbia and a Member of the Science, Technology & Innovation Council.
Samarasekera obtained her doctorate degree from the University of British Columbia in 1980.
She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Colombo and received a graduate degree from the University of California.
She also holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Ceylon.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
STELCO HOLDINGS, INC.
0.00% | 2024-03-31 | 2,075 ( 0.00% ) | 68 434 $ | 2024-03-30 |
TC ENERGY CORPORATION
-.--% | 2023-12-30 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2024-03-30 |
MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.
-.--% | 2024-03-31 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2024-03-30 |
| 2024-04-14 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2024-03-30 |
Indira Samarasekera active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC. | Director/Board Member | 2014-05-07 |
| TC ENERGY CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2016-04-28 |
| TRANSCANADA PIPELINES LTD | Director/Board Member | 2016-04-28 |
| STELCO HOLDINGS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-05-01 |
| INTACT FINANCIAL CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2021-05-12 |
MaRS Discovery District
 MaRS Discovery District Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services MaRS Discovery District owns and operates a convergence center. It offers business research, information technology; pharmaceutical, optical sciences advisory and start up business assistance services. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 2008-11-05 |
The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
 The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research engages in the provision of global research networks. Its research programs include Azrieli program in brain, mind and consciousness, bio-inspired solar energy, child and brain development, cosmology and gravity, genetic networks, humans and the microbiome, institutions, organization and growth, microbial biodiversity, learning in machines and brains, quantum information science, quantum materials, and social interactions, identity and well being. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Bank of Nova Scotia (United Kingdom)
 The Bank of Nova Scotia (United Kingdom) Major BanksFinance Part of The Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Nova Scotia (London) is a provider of banking services. The private company is based in London, UK. Founded in 2009. | Director/Board Member | 2008-05-25 |
Bennett Jones LLP
 Bennett Jones LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bennett Jones LLP is a Canadian law firm that offers legal counsel and business advisory services to clients across various industries. Bennett Jones is based in Calgary, CA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The firm has 400 lawyers and business advisors across Canada and internationally. Bennett Jones has exceptional experience in complex cross-border and international transactions, making it ideally suited to advise foreign businesses and investors with Canadian ventures and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities around the world. The firm offers a wide range of services across four departments: corporate, litigation & dispute resolution, regulatory, and tax. The CEO of the Canadian company is Hugh MacKinnon. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Indira Samarasekera
| University of British Columbia | Doctorate Degree |
| University of Colombo | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of California | Graduate Degree |
| University of Ceylon | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 5 |
|---|---|
| MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC. | Producer Manufacturing |
| THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA | Finance |
| TC ENERGY CORPORATION | Industrial Services |
| INTACT FINANCIAL CORPORATION | Finance |
| STELCO HOLDINGS INC. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
Bennett Jones LLP
Bennett Jones LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bennett Jones LLP is a Canadian law firm that offers legal counsel and business advisory services to clients across various industries. Bennett Jones is based in Calgary, CA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The firm has 400 lawyers and business advisors across Canada and internationally. Bennett Jones has exceptional experience in complex cross-border and international transactions, making it ideally suited to advise foreign businesses and investors with Canadian ventures and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities around the world. The firm offers a wide range of services across four departments: corporate, litigation & dispute resolution, regulatory, and tax. The CEO of the Canadian company is Hugh MacKinnon. | Commercial Services |
TransCanada PipeLines Ltd.
 TransCanada PipeLines Ltd. Oil & Gas PipelinesIndustrial Services TransCanada PipeLines Ltd. provides pipeline services for the gas and oil industries. It operates through the following segments: Natural Gas Pipelines, Liquids Pipelines and Power and Storage. The company was founded on March 21, 1951 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Industrial Services |
The Bank of Nova Scotia (United Kingdom)
The Bank of Nova Scotia (United Kingdom) Major BanksFinance Part of The Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Nova Scotia (London) is a provider of banking services. The private company is based in London, UK. Founded in 2009. | Finance |
National Academy of Engineering
 National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The private company is based in Washington. | Commercial Services |
The Trilateral Commission
 The Trilateral Commission Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Trilateral Commission operates a business policy-oriented forum. | Commercial Services |
| Public Policy Forum | |
MaRS Discovery District
MaRS Discovery District Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services MaRS Discovery District owns and operates a convergence center. It offers business research, information technology; pharmaceutical, optical sciences advisory and start up business assistance services. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Commercial Services |
The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research engages in the provision of global research networks. Its research programs include Azrieli program in brain, mind and consciousness, bio-inspired solar energy, child and brain development, cosmology and gravity, genetic networks, humans and the microbiome, institutions, organization and growth, microbial biodiversity, learning in machines and brains, quantum information science, quantum materials, and social interactions, identity and well being. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Commercial Services |
| Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research | Miscellaneous |
Canadian International Council
 Canadian International Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Canadian International Council is a team that aims to deliver content in the future. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company's About page provides more information about their team and main purposes, as well as their plans for the future of their blog. | Commercial Services |
Science, Technology & Innovation Council
 Science, Technology & Innovation Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Science, Technology & Innovation Council operates as an independent advisory body mandated by the Government of Canada. It provides advice on science, technology and innovation (STI) policy issues. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Commercial Services |
| Asia-Pacific Foundation Ltd. | |
| Worldwide Universities Network | |
TransCanada Trust
 TransCanada Trust Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance TransCanada Trust is a unit trust. It has been formed for the purpose of issuing debt securities, including the Trust Notes, and acquiring and holding the Trust Assets in order to generate funds for payment of principal, interest, the redemption price and the amounts payable on purchase for cancellation, if any, and any other amounts, in respect of its debt securities, including the Trust Notes. The Trust was founded on September 16, 2014 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Finance |
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