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Edward Kernaghan
Director/Board Member at
VELAN INC.
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 2026-03-30
Profile
Mr. Edward H.
Kernaghan is an Independent Director at Roots Corp., an Independent Director at Velan, Inc., an Independent Director at Black Diamond Group Ltd., an Independent Director at Obsidian Energy Ltd., a Partner at Kernaghan & Partners Ltd., an Independent Director at Exco Technologies Ltd., a President at Kernwood Ltd., a Member of Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada and a President at Principia Research, Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at Roots Corp., Velan, Inc., Black Diamond Group Ltd., Obsidian Energy Ltd. and Exco Technologies Ltd. Mr. Kernaghan was previously employed as an Independent Director by PFB Corp., a Trustee by Peak Energy Services Trust, an Independent Director by Boralex, Inc., an Independent Director by Waterloo Brewing Ltd., and an Executive Vice President by Kernaghan Securities Ltd. He also served on the board at Peak Energy Services Ltd., Collicutt Energy Services Ltd., Wellco Energy Services Ltd. and Wellco Energy Services Trust.
He received his undergraduate degree from Queen's University and a graduate degree from the University of Toronto.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-06 | 180,800 ( 0.27% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-03-30 | |
OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD 0.31% | 2025-12-30 | 208,907 ( 0.31% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-03-30 |
Mattr Corp.
 Mattr Corp. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Provides pipeline and pipe services 0.2% | 2026-03-29 | 122,400 ( 0.2% ) | 789 725 $ | 2026-03-30 |
Western Forest Products, Inc.
 Western Forest Products, Inc. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Operates wood sawmills 0.02% | 2025-10-02 | 2,000 ( 0.02% ) | 21 210 $ | 2026-03-30 |
ROOTS CORP. -.--% | 2026-04-14 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2026-03-30 |
| 2025-12-03 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2026-03-30 |
Edward Kernaghan active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| EXCO TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2008-12-31 |
| OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD. | Director/Board Member | 2018-01-02 |
| BLACK DIAMOND GROUP LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2018-03-07 |
| VELAN INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-07-12 |
| ROOTS CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2025-06-05 |
Kernaghan & Partners Ltd.
 Kernaghan & Partners Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Kernaghan & Partners Ltd. is a full-service brokerage firm serving both retail and institutional investors through personalized advisory services and a broad range of financial products. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. The firm’s investment advisors develop customized portfolios for private clients, offering access to Canadian and international equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds, options, private investment management, and various account types. Institutional clients receive specialized trading services, including market insight, liquidity access, anonymity, and minimized market impact via a dedicated institutional trade desk, supported by customized technology and market expertise. Kernaghan & Partners also provides corporate finance solutions, including equity capital markets services such as public offerings, private placements, syndications, mergers and acquisitions advisory, fairness opinions, valuations, and restructuring support. The CEO of the Canadian company is Mark Van Remortel. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2014-12-31 |
Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada
 Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada General GovernmentGovernment Regulates the Canadian investment industry | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Kernwood Ltd.
 Kernwood Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as an investment holding firm | President | 2000-09-30 |
Principia Research, Inc. | President | - |
Former positions of Edward Kernaghan
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Training of Edward Kernaghan
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
59
1st degree connections
20
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 20 |
|---|---|
Boralex, Inc.
 Boralex, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Owns and operates wind, hydroelectric, thermal & solar power stations | Utilities |
Wellco Energy Services Trust
 Wellco Energy Services Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Collicutt Energy Services Ltd.
 Collicutt Energy Services Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Designs and manufactures compression equipment for the natural gas industry | Producer Manufacturing |
Peak Energy Services Trust
 Peak Energy Services Trust Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Provides drilling and production services | Industrial Services |
Obsidian Energy Ltd.
 Obsidian Energy Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Explores and produces oil and natural gas | Energy Minerals |
Exco Technologies Ltd.
 Exco Technologies Ltd. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures automotive interior components and assemblies for seating, cargo storage and restraint | Producer Manufacturing |
Waterloo Brewing Ltd.
 Waterloo Brewing Ltd. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and retails beer through online | Consumer Non-Durables |
Velan, Inc.
 Velan, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Engages in the business of designing, manufacturing and marketing industrial valves | Producer Manufacturing |
Kernwood Ltd.
Kernwood Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as an investment holding firm | Finance |
PFB Corp.
 PFB Corp. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Manufactures insulating building products and polystyrene foams | Process Industries |
Queen's University
 Queen's University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Toronto
 University of Toronto Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Wellco Energy Services Ltd.
 Wellco Energy Services Ltd. Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Provides diversified oilfield services | Industrial Services |
Principia Research, Inc. | |
Kernaghan Securities Ltd.
 Kernaghan Securities Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada
Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada General GovernmentGovernment Regulates the Canadian investment industry | Government |
Black Diamond Group Ltd.
 Black Diamond Group Ltd. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Provides modular space solutions and rental services | Consumer Durables |
Peak Energy Services Ltd.
 Peak Energy Services Ltd. Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Provides oil drilling and production services | Industrial Services |
Kernaghan & Partners Ltd.
Kernaghan & Partners Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Kernaghan & Partners Ltd. is a full-service brokerage firm serving both retail and institutional investors through personalized advisory services and a broad range of financial products. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. The firm’s investment advisors develop customized portfolios for private clients, offering access to Canadian and international equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds, options, private investment management, and various account types. Institutional clients receive specialized trading services, including market insight, liquidity access, anonymity, and minimized market impact via a dedicated institutional trade desk, supported by customized technology and market expertise. Kernaghan & Partners also provides corporate finance solutions, including equity capital markets services such as public offerings, private placements, syndications, mergers and acquisitions advisory, fairness opinions, valuations, and restructuring support. The CEO of the Canadian company is Mark Van Remortel. | Finance |
Roots Corp.
 Roots Corp. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Designs, manufactures and retails apparel and accessories | Consumer Non-Durables |
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