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Michael Vels
Director/Board Member at CROMBIE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST
Net worth: 135 915 $ as of 2025-11-29
Profile
Presently, Michael Harold Vels occupies the position of Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at Empire Co. Ltd. and Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President for Sobeys, Inc. (a subsidiary of Empire Co. Ltd.). He previously was Chief Transition Officer at Maple Leaf Foods, Inc., Chief Financial Officer at Hydro One Networks, Inc. and Chief Financial Officer & Director at Canada Bread Co. Ltd. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | 12,300 ( 0.01% ) | 135 915 $ | 2025-11-29 |
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Michael Vels active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CROMBIE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | Director/Board Member | 2022-01-31 |
| CANADA PACKERS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2025-09-30 |
Canada’s National Ballet School
 Canada’s National Ballet School Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Michael Vels
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Sobeys, Inc.
 Sobeys, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Retails food and grocery items | Director of Finance/CFO | 2021-10-25 |
| EMPIRE COMPANY LIMITED | Director of Finance/CFO | 2021-10-25 |
Hydro One Networks, Inc.
 Hydro One Networks, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides electricity transmission and distribution services | Director of Finance/CFO | 2017-05-31 |
| HYDRO ONE LIMITED | Director of Finance/CFO | 2016-12-31 |
| CANADA BREAD COMPANY, LIMITED | Director of Finance/CFO | 2013-12-31 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Empire Co. Ltd.
 Empire Co. Ltd. Engages in food retailing and corporate investment activities | |
Maple Leaf Foods, Inc.
 Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Manufactures and sells bakery products, meats, poultry and other food products | Distribution Services |
Canada Bread Co. Ltd.
 Canada Bread Co. Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes bakery products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Sobeys, Inc.
Sobeys, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Retails food and grocery items | Retail Trade |
Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust
 Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT | Finance |
Country Style Food Services, Inc.
 Country Style Food Services, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates restaurants | Consumer Services |
University of the Witwatersrand
 University of the Witwatersrand Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Hydro One Networks, Inc.
Hydro One Networks, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides electricity transmission and distribution services | Utilities |
Canada Packers, Inc.
 Canada Packers, Inc. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Produces pork products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Canada’s National Ballet School
Canada’s National Ballet School Functions as a College/University | |
Hydro One Ltd.
 Hydro One Ltd. Engages in the distribution and transmission of electricity |
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