James Roche
Chairman at BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC.
Net worth: 139 000 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Founder of Alcatel Networks Corp., Tundra Semiconductor Corp. and Stratford Managers Corp., James Norman Roche is an entrepreneur and businessperson who has been the head of 8 different companies and presently holds the position of Non-Executive Chairman for Ballard Power Systems, Inc., Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer for ThinkRF Corp. and President & Chief Executive Officer of Stratford Managers Corp. Mr. Roche is also on the board of Information Services Corp., Ocean Networks Canada and Purefacts Financial Solutions, Inc. and Chairman of Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Inc. He previously was Chairman of Aonix Advanced Materials Corp., President & Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Microelectronics Corp., General Manager for Newbridge Networks, Inc., President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Tundra Semiconductor Corp., Chief Operating Officer at Sidense Corp. and President & Chief Executive Officer at CANARIE, Inc. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts, a graduate degree from Babson College and an undergraduate degree from Queen's University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-27 | 50,000 ( 0.02% ) | 139 000 $ | 2024-03-30 | |
| 2024-04-14 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2024-03-30 |
James Roche active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC. | Chairman | 2018-06-06 |
| INFORMATION SERVICES CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2021-05-11 |
ThinkRF Corp.
 ThinkRF Corp. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology ThinkRF Corp. provides reconfigurable RF receivers for applications. It operates with wireless equipment manufacturers, federal governments, R&D organizations and defense contractors to address signal analysis requirements. The company was founded by Nikhil Adnani and Tim Hember in 2006 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-11-19 |
| CHEO Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
| Elentra Corp. | Chairman | - |
Invest Ottawa
 Invest Ottawa Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Invest Ottawa provides economic development programs services. It offers business seminars and workshops, starting a business basics, mentorship and business advices, business analysis and market, startup acceleration and incubation, international business expansion, and international investment attraction. The company is headquartered in Ottawa, ON. | Director/Board Member | - |
PureFacts Financial Solutions, Inc.
 PureFacts Financial Solutions, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Purefacts Financial Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of software and consulting solutions. Its solutions include Fees & Billing, Client and Enterprise Reporting; and Augmented Intelligence Solutions. The company was founded by Robert Madej in 1995 and is headquartered in Toronto, ON. | Director/Board Member | 2019-04-30 |
Ocean Networks Canada
 Ocean Networks Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ocean Networks Canada operates ocean observatories for sciences. The CEO of the Canadian company is Kate Moran. | Director/Board Member | - |
Stratford Managers Corp.
 Stratford Managers Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Stratford Managers Corp. provides coaching and advisory services to small and mid-sized businesses. Its services include strategy and planning, process improvement, mergers, acquisitions and integration, technology and innovation, revenue growth and go-to-market, HR/talent management, coaching and advisory services, interim and virtual management. The company was founded by James Norman Roche in 2006 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Chief Executive Officer | 2006-11-30 |
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Training of James Roche
| Queen's University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Babson College | Graduate Degree |
| University of Massachusetts | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
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| QUARTERHILL INC. | Commercial Services |
| INFORMATION SERVICES CORPORATION | Commercial Services |
| BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC. | Producer Manufacturing |
| Private companies | 19 |
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Alcatel Networks Corp.
 Alcatel Networks Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Alcatel Networks Corp. used to design networks and delivered integrated end-to-end voice and data communications solutions to organizations. The company was headquartered in Kanata, Canada. | Technology Services |
Tundra Semiconductor Corp.
 Tundra Semiconductor Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Tundra Semiconductor Corp. provided semiconductor solutions to the communications, networking, storage system and information technology vendors. The company is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Electronic Technology |
Aztech Innovations, Inc.
 Aztech Innovations, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Aztech Innovations, Inc. is engaged in the sale of embedded systems, wireless remote monitoring and demand management products and related services. It was founded on March 7, 2007 and is headquartered in Kingston, Canada. | Producer Manufacturing |
Fidus Systems, Inc.
 Fidus Systems, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Fidus Systems, Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in electronic product development. The private company is based in Ottawa, Canada. With over 20 years of experience, they have delivered over 3,000 projects to 400+ customers. The company aims to be a strategic partner to their clients and ensure that their electronic product design is done right the first time. Fidus Systems builds long-term relationships with their clients by consistently exceeding expectations. and has subsidiaries in Canada. The company was founded by Michael Wakim, who has been the CEO since incorporation. | Technology Services |
CANARIE, Inc.
 CANARIE, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Canarie Inc. provides digital infrastructure, research networks and applications. Its products include network services, cloud technology, access management and research software. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Canadian Microelectronics Corp.
 Canadian Microelectronics Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Canadian Microelectronics Corp. develops and manages Canada's national design network. It offers design, documents, training, resource competitions, and subscription. The company is headquartered in Kingston, Canada. | Technology Services |
Sidense Corp.
 Sidense Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Sidense Corp. develops silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory intellectual property. The firm offers SiPROM, Sidense low power, and ultra low power products. Its one-time programmable memory technology enables a range of electronic products which are based upon complex system on chip semiconductors that are key components in products such as cellular telephones, RFID, medical, automotive, and home entertainment consumer products. The company was founded by Wlodek Kurjanowicz in 2004 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Electronic Technology |
| Newbridge Networks, Inc. | |
Stratford Managers Corp.
Stratford Managers Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Stratford Managers Corp. provides coaching and advisory services to small and mid-sized businesses. Its services include strategy and planning, process improvement, mergers, acquisitions and integration, technology and innovation, revenue growth and go-to-market, HR/talent management, coaching and advisory services, interim and virtual management. The company was founded by James Norman Roche in 2006 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Inc.
 Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Inc. operates a pediatric health and research center. Its services include early childhood program, lifespan program, assistive technology program, special activities and playgroups, and respite services. The company was founded on May 17, 1974 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Health Services |
ThinkRF Corp.
ThinkRF Corp. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology ThinkRF Corp. provides reconfigurable RF receivers for applications. It operates with wireless equipment manufacturers, federal governments, R&D organizations and defense contractors to address signal analysis requirements. The company was founded by Nikhil Adnani and Tim Hember in 2006 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Electronic Technology |
Invest Ottawa
Invest Ottawa Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Invest Ottawa provides economic development programs services. It offers business seminars and workshops, starting a business basics, mentorship and business advices, business analysis and market, startup acceleration and incubation, international business expansion, and international investment attraction. The company is headquartered in Ottawa, ON. | Commercial Services |
Ocean Networks Canada
Ocean Networks Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ocean Networks Canada operates ocean observatories for sciences. The CEO of the Canadian company is Kate Moran. | Commercial Services |
Aonix Advanced Materials Corp.
 Aonix Advanced Materials Corp. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Aonix Advanced Materials Corp. manufactures thermoplastic composite materials and manufacturing systems. The private company is based in Ottawa, Canada. | Producer Manufacturing |
PureFacts Financial Solutions, Inc.
PureFacts Financial Solutions, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Purefacts Financial Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of software and consulting solutions. Its solutions include Fees & Billing, Client and Enterprise Reporting; and Augmented Intelligence Solutions. The company was founded by Robert Madej in 1995 and is headquartered in Toronto, ON. | Finance |
Wi-LAN, Inc.
 Wi-LAN, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Wi-LAN, Inc. develops and commercializes innovative patented technologies, manages intellectual property and licenses these inventions to corporations. The company was founded in October 1993 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario
 Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario operates as a pediatric hospital. The private company is based in Ottawa, Canada. and has subsidiaries in Canada. | Health Services |
| Elentra Corp. | |
| CHEO Foundation |
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