Benjamin R. Thorek
Analyst-Equity at Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd.
Profile
Mr. Benjamin R.
Thorek, CFA, is a Senior Vice President & Portfolio Manager at Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd.
He joined Waratah Advisors in July 2013.
He is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee.
He manages capital within the real estate, industrials, battery tech and special situation sectors for the Waratah Funds.
He also contributes fundamental research to Lithium Royalty Corp.
and is on the Investment Committee for Summerhill Resorts Ltd.
Mr. Thorek previously worked at Genuity Capital Partners (now Hawthorn Equity Partners) focusing primarily on middle-market private equity investments in the consumer products and business service sectors.
Prior to Genuity Capital Partners, he worked in Corporate Finance at SkyPower Corp., a large Canadian renewable energy developer.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science from Queen’s University, a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cambridge and holds a CFA designation.
Benjamin R. Thorek active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd.
 Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd. (Waratah) is an independent, Canadian hedge fund management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 2010 by Brad Dunkley and Blair Levinsky. Waratah provides investment advisory services to pooled investment vehicles and separately managed accounts. | Analyst-Equity | 2013-06-30 |
Former positions of Benjamin R. Thorek
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
SkyPower Corp.
 SkyPower Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities SkyPower is a leading developer of renewable energy projects. It has interests in a substantial number of renewable energy projects at various stages of development, representing thousands of MW of potential nameplate capacity. SkyPower is developing significant renewable energy projects in Canada, the United States, and abroad. The firm drives all phases of project development including exploration, construction, and operation. SkyPower generates renewable wind and solar energy. Its partners include the Canadian Wind Energy Association, the Canadian Solar Industry Association, the American Wind Energy Association, and the Ontario Energy Association. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Hawthorn Equity Partners, Inc.
 Hawthorn Equity Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Hawthorn Equity Partners, Inc. (Hawthorn Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. | Private Equity Analyst | - |
Training of Benjamin R. Thorek
| Queen's University | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Cambridge | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 3 |
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Hawthorn Equity Partners, Inc.
Hawthorn Equity Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Hawthorn Equity Partners, Inc. (Hawthorn Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. | Finance |
SkyPower Corp.
SkyPower Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities SkyPower is a leading developer of renewable energy projects. It has interests in a substantial number of renewable energy projects at various stages of development, representing thousands of MW of potential nameplate capacity. SkyPower is developing significant renewable energy projects in Canada, the United States, and abroad. The firm drives all phases of project development including exploration, construction, and operation. SkyPower generates renewable wind and solar energy. Its partners include the Canadian Wind Energy Association, the Canadian Solar Industry Association, the American Wind Energy Association, and the Ontario Energy Association. | Utilities |
Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd.
Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd. (Waratah) is an independent, Canadian hedge fund management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 2010 by Brad Dunkley and Blair Levinsky. Waratah provides investment advisory services to pooled investment vehicles and separately managed accounts. | Finance |
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