Kevin O'Brien
Private Equity Investor at The Group Ventures, Inc.(canada)
Network origin in Kevin O'Brien first degree
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Richard Ivey School of Business
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 53 |
The Group Ventures, Inc.(canada)
 The Group Ventures, Inc.(canada) Investment ManagersFinance The Group Ventures, Inc is a venture capital firm founded by Mohit Kirpalani, Kevin O'Brien, Mohit Kirpalani, Sion Balass and Anatol von Hahn in 2016. The firm headquartered in Canada.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 17 |
Secor Consulting, Inc.
 Secor Consulting, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Secor Consulting, Inc. provides business consultancy services.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Kevin O'Brien via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
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| University of Western Ontario | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| McGill University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Toronto | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Alberta | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Calgary | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
National Bank Financial, Inc. (Broker)
 National Bank Financial, Inc. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance National Bank Financial, Inc. (Broker) (NBF-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of National Bank Financial, Inc., a Canadian mutual fund manager headquartered in Montréal, Quebec. The firm was founded in 1902 and is a direct subsidiary of National Bank Acquisition Holding, Inc., ultimately owned by National Bank of Canada (TSX: NA). NBF-Broker provides retail advisory and brokerage services with institutional brokerage, investment banking, corporate finance and securities clearing services for third parties. The firm has a substantial presence in all regions of Canada, as well as operations in the US and Europe. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Director of Research - Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Queen's University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Spin Master Ltd.
 Spin Master Ltd. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Spin Master Ltd. manufactures and markets consumer products for children. Its brands include Bakugan Battle Brawler, Air Hogs and Tech Deck in boy's product line and Liv in girl's product line. The firm has marked an entry into children's media with the launch of Spin Master Entertainment, a division focusing on the design, development and production of television and other media properties, includes a 2011-slated Bakugan feature film with partner Universal Pictures. The company was founded by Anton Rabie, Ronnen Harary and Ben Varadi in 1994 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Recreational Products | Founder Founder | |
Institute of Corporate Directors
 Institute of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Corporate Directors is a not-for-profit, member-based association that serves as a resource and voice for directors and boards. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. The ICD provides thought leadership through various publications and is a unified voice for directors. The Canadian company was founded by Brian J. Gibson, and Rahul K. Bhardwaj has been the CEO of the company since 2016. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Spin Master, Inc.
 Spin Master, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Spin Master, Inc. designs, develops, and manufactures toys for kids. Its brands include Bakugan Battle Brawler, Air Hogs, Tech Deck in boy''s product line and Liv in girl''s product line. The company was founded on January 26, 2007 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Recreational Products | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SPIN MASTER CORP. | Recreational Products | Founder Founder | |
BreakawayGrowth LLC
 BreakawayGrowth LLC Investment ManagersFinance BreakawaygGowth LLC (BreakawayGrowth) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Chris Albinson and Paul Heydon. The firm is headquartered in Larkspur California. | Investment Managers | Founder Founder | |
| HEC Montréal | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd.
 Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 2007, Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd. is a broker located in Toronto with additional offices located in Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary. They are a subsidiary of Macquarie Capital Markets North America Ltd. and their ultimate parent is Macquarie Group Ltd. (OTC: MQBKF.PK). Macquarie Capital Markets Canada follows the following sectors: mining, energy, utilities, infrastructure, consumer, technology, financials and real estate. The firm focuses primarily on Canadian-based stocks. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity President | |
RBC Global Asset Management, Inc.
 RBC Global Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance RBC Global Asset Management, Inc. (RBC GAM) is an investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. They are an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Royal Bank of Canada (TSX, NYSE: RY). The firm was founded in 2008 following the merger of RBC Asset Management and Phillips, Hager & North Investment Management in Canada, together with the US-based institutional asset management company, RBC Global Asset Management (US). RBC GAM provides global investment management services and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth and individual investors through separate accounts, pooled funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, exchange-traded funds and specialty investment strategies. | Investment Managers | Head-Fixed Income Invts Portfolio Manager-Fixed Income | |
Benecaid Health Benefits Solution, Inc.
 Benecaid Health Benefits Solution, Inc. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Benecaid Health Benefits Solution, Inc. engages in provision of health benefit plans. It offers health benefits and health insurance. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Life/Health Insurance | President President | |
National Bank Financial, Inc.
 National Bank Financial, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance National Bank Financial, Inc. (NBF) is a Canadian mutual fund manager headquartered in Montréal, Quebec. The firm was founded in 1902 and is a direct subsidiary of National Bank Acquisition Holding, Inc., ultimately owned by National Bank of Canada (TSX: NA). NBF is an integrated firm that combines retail advisory and brokerage services with institutional brokerage, investment banking, corporate finance and securities clearing services for third parties. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA | Major Banks | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Birch Hill Equity Partners Management, Inc.
 Birch Hill Equity Partners Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Birch Hill Equity Partners Management, Inc (Birch Hill Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1994 by Steve J Dent and John B MacIntyre. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| University of British Columbia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Harvest Banks & Buildings Income Fund
 Harvest Banks & Buildings Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Harvest Banks & Buildings Income Fund operates as an investment trust. It invests in a portfolio of banking issuers, other financial issuers and real estate related companies and/or real estate investment trusts. The company was founded on September 25, 2009 and is headquartered in Oakville, Canada. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member | |
| G&K SERVICES INC | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Bottling Group LLC
 Bottling Group LLC Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Bottling Group LLC manufactures and distributes carbonated and non-carbonated beverages. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
PepsiCo Canada ULC
 PepsiCo Canada ULC Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables PepsiCo Canada ULC produces food and snack, and beverage products. It organized into two business units - PepsiCo Beverages Canada, which includes brands such as Pepsi, Gatorade and Tropicana, and PepsiCo Foods Canada, which includes Frito Lay Canada and Quaker foods & snacks. The company was founded in October 2008 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. | Food: Major Diversified | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Frito-Lay Canada
 Frito-Lay Canada Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Part of PepsiCo, Inc., Frito-Lay Canada is a producer of chips and snacks. The company is based in Cambridge, Canada. | Food: Specialty/Candy | President | |
| Pepsi Beverages International | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Grocery Manufacturers Association
 Grocery Manufacturers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is an American company that manages food, beverage, household, and personal care products for companies worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company focuses on health and wellness, particularly reducing childhood obesity by being transparent with food labels and educating youth about their relationship with food. GMA Brands provides expert reviews on meal brands and comparison articles to help consumers make informed buying decisions. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
 Frito-Lay North America, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Frito-Lay North America, Inc. produces and markets snack foods. Its products are sold under the brand names of Cheetos, Doritos, Fritos, Lays, Baked, Stax and FritoLay. The company was founded in September, 1961 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Chief Executive Officer | |
| DeGroote School of Business | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Laurentian | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| TAPESTRY, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member | |
| ALSET CAPITAL INC. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member | |
| APPIA RARE EARTHS & URANIUM CORP. | Other Metals/Minerals | Director/Board Member | |
| AUSTRALIAN REIT INCOME FUND | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member | |
AVM LP
 AVM LP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services AVM LP provides brokerage, trading, and administrative services. It specializes in back office, middle office, trade support, and risk reporting services. The company was founded by Warren Bruce Mosler and Clifford George Viner in 1983 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
III Capital Management
 III Capital Management Investment ManagersFinance III Capital Management (III) is a privately-held, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. The firm was founded by Warren Mosler and Clifford Viner in 1993 as III Offshore Advisors. III advises private investment funds that are offered to institutional investors and high net-worth, financially sophisticated individuals. They also advise certain managed accounts and dedicated funds (SIFs) for certain large, sophisticated institutional investors. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer | |
| ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, INC. | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer | |
American Hospital Association, Inc.
 American Hospital Association, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services The American Hospital Association owns and operates hospitals. Its services include patient care, conducting research and development projects on the structuring and delivery of health care services, and providing educational programs and opportunities. The company was founded in September 1899 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member | |
Harvest Canadian Income & Growth Fund
 Harvest Canadian Income & Growth Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Harvest Canadian Income & Growth Fund is a open-End Investment Fund/Unit Trust. The fund is headquartered in Oakville, Canada. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member |
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| Canada | 37 |
| United States | 14 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
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| Finance | 14 |
| Consumer Services | 11 |
| Miscellaneous | 10 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 6 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 240 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 106 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 57 |
| President | 55 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 49 |
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| Marcel Côté | 25 |
| Chris Albinson | 24 |
| Raymond Bachand | 21 |
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| John Gillberry | 19 |
| Judith Baker | 17 |
| Robert Sarrazin | 16 |
| Thomas Greco | 16 |
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