J. Ward
Chief Executive Officer at SIMPLY BETTER BRANDS CORP.
Net worth: 8 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
J.
R.
Kingsley Ward is the founder of Pareto Corp.
(founded in 2001) and International Pipeline Equipment Co. Ltd.
(founded in 2009).
He held the title of Director at International Pipeline Equipment Co. Ltd.
from 2009 to 2011.
Mr. Ward was also the founder of Flint Energy Services Ltd., Globalive Technology Partners, Inc., and Globalive Technology, Inc.
Mr. Ward's current job(s) included being the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Simply Better Brands Corp.
since 2024, Chairman-Ontario Chapter at Young Presidents' Organization (Canada) since 1999, Chairman at Data Communications Management Corp.
since 2016, Chairman at Adrem, Inc., Chairman at Vimy Ridge Group Ltd.
since 2014, Chairman at Nucro-Technics, Inc. since 2014, Chairman at Gt Holdings Corp., Independent Director at Dominion Lending Centres, Inc. since 2019, Director at Thomas International USA, Inc., Director at Polo Canada, Inc. since 1995, Director at Capitalize For Kids since 2010, Independent Director at HealWELL AI, Inc. since 2024, Director & Member at Toronto Polo Club, Managing Partner at VRG Capital Corp.
since 2011, Member at Toronto Club, and Member at Canadian Owners Pilots Association.
Mr. Ward's former job(s) include being the Chairman at Greenfield Financial Group, Inc. from 2001 to 2012, Chairman at Jones Brown, Inc., Director at International Health Partners, Inc. from 2005 to 2010, Director at PLM Group Ltd.
from 2000 to 2007, Independent Director at Corporate Catalyst Acquisition, Inc., Director at Nexia Health Technologies, Inc., Director at Wheels Group, Inc. from 2012 to 2015, and Director at Special Olympics Canada Foundation.
Mr. Ward's education history includes undergraduate degrees from Queen's University and the University of Windsor.
Mr. Ward is also the founder of Flint Energy Services Ltd., Globalive Technology Partners, Inc., Globalive Technology, Inc...
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-04 | 2,397,652 ( 4.36% ) | 6 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
| 2023-03-28 | 4,000,000 ( 5.53% ) | 1 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
| 2024-04-14 | 417,466 ( 0.87% ) | 926 775 $ | 2024-03-30 | |
HEALWELL AI INC. CLASS A
2.23% | 2024-04-14 | 1,200,000 ( 2.23% ) | 808 800 $ | 2024-03-30 |
J. Ward active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT CORP. | Chairman | 2016-06-29 |
| DOMINION LENDING CENTRES INC. | Director/Board Member | 2016-04-15 |
| HEALWELL AI INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-12-28 |
| SIMPLY BETTER BRANDS CORP. | Chief Executive Officer | 2024-01-31 |
| Toronto Club | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Canadian Owners Pilots Association
 Canadian Owners Pilots Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Canadian Owners Pilots Association operates a pilot owner's association. The non-profit company is based in Ottawa, Canada. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Toronto Polo Club | Director/Board Member | - |
Polo Canada, Inc.
 Polo Canada, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Polo Canada, Inc. operates a national sports organization. The firm offers support and resources to players and clubs across the country. The company is headquartered in Markham, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 1994-12-31 |
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. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1998-12-31 |
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Training of J. Ward
| Queen's University | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Windsor | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| DOMINION LENDING CENTRES INC. | Finance |
| NEXIA HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES INC. | Technology Services |
| DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT CORP. | Commercial Services |
| HEALWELL AI INC. | Health Services |
| Private companies | 25 |
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Greenfield Financial Group, Inc.
 Greenfield Financial Group, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Greenfield Financial Group Inc. operates as a specialty finance business that provides lending services, including issuing commercial loans and factoring accounts receivable for small and medium sized companies. The Company has informed its clients that their respective lines of credit will not be renewed at maturity and that they should consider alternative sources of funding. It is a financial services company has provided asset based revolver loans. | Finance |
International Health Partners, Inc.
 International Health Partners, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services International Health Partners, Inc. provides dental and medical services, practice management, and healthcare cost containment services. It provides practice management and business support services to medical offices in Alberta. International Health Partners manages the business operations and marketing of two medical clinics. The company was incorporated on March 5, 1997 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Health Services |
PLM Group Ltd.
 PLM Group Ltd. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services PLM Group Ltd. provides printing services. The firm offers web and sheet-fed print, visual, graphics, and display services. It serves automotive, pharmaceutical, healthcare and communications industries. The company was founded by Barry N. Pike and is headquartered in Markham, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Flint Energy Services Ltd.
 Flint Energy Services Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Flint Energy Services Ltd. provides an integrated upstream and midstream construction and production services to the energy and resource industries. The company operates in four segments: Facility Infrastructure, Production Services, Oilfield Services and Maintenance Services. The Facility Infrastructure segment provides construction management, modular fabrication, field construction services on major oil sands construction projects primarily in Alberta. The Production Services segment focuses on midstream oil and gas field production services, including fabrication, construction and maintenance of production facilities, mid-inch pipelines, production equipment, and mid-sized construction management with the inspection, repair and refurbishing of production tubing, drill pipe, sucker rods, casing, small diameter pipelines and polyethylene pipe and liners. The Oilfield Services segment provides drill rig and service rig moving; fluid handling, pressure and vacuum services, industrial and chemical cleaning; and coiled tubing and flush-by services. The Maintenance Services segment provides oil and gas production and maintenance, construction, logistical oilfield services, asset management and project management services to the North American energy sector. It also provides engineering, construction and technical services for public agencies and private sector companies around the world. The company was founded on April 9, 1998 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Industrial Services |
Pareto Corp.
 Pareto Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Pareto Corp. is a shopper marketing company. It aims to enhance the shopper experience and influence shopper behavior by offering marketing services such as direct marketing and in-store messaging. Pareto was founded on December 2001. Its headquarters are located in Toronto, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Corporate Catalyst Acquisition, Inc.
 Corporate Catalyst Acquisition, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Corporate Catalyst Acquisition, Inc. operates as a capital pool company. It principal business is to identify and evaluate businesses and assets with a view of completing a qualifying transaction. The company was founded on March 19, 2012 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Finance |
International Pipeline Equipment Co. Ltd.
 International Pipeline Equipment Co. Ltd. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services International Pipeline Equipment Co. Ltd. (IPEC) designs and manufactures oilfield equipment. The company offers installation of pipelines, gathering systems, manufacturing of separators, heat exchangers, dehydrators and facilities to oilfield construction. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Alberta, Canada | Industrial Services |
Jones Brown, Inc.
 Jones Brown, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Jones Brown, Inc. provides insurance consulting and brokerage services. It offers crime coverage, legal expense insurance, general liability, risk management, trade credit, and property management. The company was founded by Brian Jones and Donald Brown in 1997 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Finance |
Wheels Group, Inc.
 Wheels Group, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Wheels Group, Inc. provides third party logistics, transportation, fulfillment, and warehousing services. It provides solutions delivered through its truck, rail and air and ocean carrier. The company was founded by Douglas W. Tozer in 1988 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. | Transportation |
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. | Commercial Services |
Adrem, Inc.
 Adrem, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Adrem, Inc. provides technology consulting services. The private company is based in Oxford, MI. | Commercial Services |
Polo Canada, Inc.
Polo Canada, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Polo Canada, Inc. operates a national sports organization. The firm offers support and resources to players and clubs across the country. The company is headquartered in Markham, Canada. | Consumer Services |
| Special Olympics Canada Foundation | |
| Capitalize For Kids | |
| Toronto Club | |
Nucro-Technics, Inc.
 Nucro-Technics, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Frontage Canada, Inc., Nucro-Technics, Inc. provides contract testing laboratory services. The private company is based in Scarborough, Canada. Nucro-Technics was acquired by Frontage Canada, Inc. on August 16, 2023 for $51.98 million. The Canadian company was founded in 1970. | Commercial Services |
Canadian Owners Pilots Association
Canadian Owners Pilots Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Canadian Owners Pilots Association operates a pilot owner's association. The non-profit company is based in Ottawa, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Globalive Technology Partners, Inc.
 Globalive Technology Partners, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Globalive Technology Partners, Inc. develops software and hardware technology. It offers artificial intelligence, internet of things, and blockchain technology. The company was founded by Anthony Lacavera, Eric So, and Simon Lockie and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Technology Services |
Globalive Technology, Inc.
 Globalive Technology, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Globalive Technology, Inc. designs, builds and commercializes software platforms that leverage the latest artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies. It forms partnerships with companies to co-develop artificial intelligence and blockchain technology stacks. The company was founded by Anthony Lacavera, Eric So, Simon Lockie and Ward J R Kingsley on June 08, 2018 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Technology Services |
| Simply Better Brands Corp. | |
| Gt Holdings Corp. | |
| Toronto Polo Club | |
| Thomas International USA, Inc. | |
Vimy Ridge Group Ltd.
 Vimy Ridge Group Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Vimy Ridge Group Ltd. is an investment management firm based in Scarborough, Canada. and has subsidiaries in Canada. | Finance |
VRG Capital Corp.
 VRG Capital Corp. Investment ManagersFinance VRG Capital Corp. is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Vimy Ridge Group Ltd. founded in 1982. VRG Capital Corp. is headquartered in Toronto. | Finance |
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