Paul Desmarais
Chairman at DIALOGUE HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Net worth: 711 683 $ as of 2024-03-30
Network origin in Paul Desmarais first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 218 |
INSEAD
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 108 |
Portage Ventures
 Portage Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Portag3 Ventures (Portag3 Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Sagard Private Equity founded in 2015 by Paul Guy Desmarais III and Adam Felesky. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 54 |
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| Public Company | Construction Materials | 52 |
| Public Company | Financial Conglomerates | 44 | |
Diagram Ventures GP, Inc.
 Diagram Ventures GP, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Diagram Ventures GP, Inc (Diagram Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Francois Lafortune and Paul Desmaris. The firm is headquartered in Montréal, Québec.
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| Holding Company | Investment Managers | 34 |
| Public Company | Multi-Line Insurance | 34 | |
The Canada Life Assurance Co.
 The Canada Life Assurance Co. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance The Canada Life Assurance Co. provides insurance and financial services. It provides life insurance, critical illness, disability, and creditor insurance policy. The company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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| Subsidiary | Multi-Line Insurance | 34 |
| Subsidiary | Packaged Software | 26 | |
| Public Company | Investment Managers | 21 | |
Glenbow Museum
 Glenbow Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Glenbow Museum operates as a non-profit organization. It operates as an art and history museum. It exhibit arts, program and events, and collections. The company was founded by Eric Lafferty Harvie and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Other Consumer Services | 16 |
Sagard Holdings, Inc.
 Sagard Holdings, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Power Corp. of Canada, Sagard Holdings, Inc. is a Canadian company that provides asset management services. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. Paul Guy Desmarais has been the CEO of the company since 2016.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 16 |
Alpine Canada Alpin, Inc.
 Alpine Canada Alpin, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Alpine Canada Alpin, Inc. operates as national governing body for alpine, para-alpine and ski cross racing in Canada. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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| Private Company | Movies/Entertainment | 16 |
NEXT Canada
 NEXT Canada Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services NEXT Canada provides founder development mentorship, education and networking. The company was founded by Ajay Agarwal, Reza Satchu, Claudia Hepburn and Tim Hodgson in 2010 and is headquartered in Ontario, Canada.
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| Holding Company | Information Technology Services | 16 |
| Public Company | Financial Conglomerates | 16 | |
Redesign Health, Inc.
 Redesign Health, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Redesign Health, Inc. funds and launches companies that transform the healthcare system. Its portfolio includes Lively, Ever/Body, Vault, HealthQuarters, Calibrate, Springtide, Anomaly, and Proper. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.
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| Holding Company | Information Technology Services | 15 |
| Extinct | Financial Conglomerates | 14 | |
Imerys SA /North American Talc Business/
 Imerys SA /North American Talc Business/ Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Imerys SA engages in the provision of mining the services. It operates through performance minerals segment and high temperature materials & solutions segment. The company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.
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| Subsidiary | Chemicals: Major Diversified | 13 |
Empower Holdings, Inc.
 Empower Holdings, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Empower Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of insurance brokerage services. It offers term life, major medical, annuities, disability, long term care, health, and consultancy services to trades unions, individuals, and business marketplace. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 12 |
Wealthsimple Financial Corp.
 Wealthsimple Financial Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Power Financial Corp., Wealthsimple Financial Corp. is a Canadian company that provides digital based investment advisory services. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. The company was founded by Michael Katchen. Michael Katchen has been the CEO since incorporation.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 10 |
Nesto, Inc.
 Nesto, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Nesto, Inc. engages in the provision of mortgage solutions. It also offers mortgage advisory services. The company was founded by Malik Yacoubi, Damien Charbonneau, Karim Benabdallah, and Chase Belair in May 2018 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
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| Holding Company | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 6 |
Integrate.ai, Inc.
 Integrate.ai, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Integrate.ai, Inc. provides platform for to train AI-enabled solutions that drive customer engagement and revenue growth. The company was founded by Steve Irvine in January 2017 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 5 |
Sagard Holdings ULC
 Sagard Holdings ULC Investment ManagersFinance Part of Power Corp. of Canada, Sagard Holdings ULC is a Canadian company that provides alternative asset management services. The private company is based in Montréal, Canada. Founded in 2000.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 5 |
IntegraMed America, Inc.
 IntegraMed America, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services IntegraMed America, Inc. engages in developing, marketing, and managing specialty outpatient healthcare facilities. It offers a suite of management support and infrastructure such as clinical and business information systems, sales and marketing, facilities and operations management, finance and accounting, human resources, legal, risk management, and quality assurance. The company was founded by Vicki Baldwin and is headquartered in Purchase, NY.
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| Holding Company | Medical/Nursing Services | 5 |
Blacknorth Initiative
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| Private Company | 5 | |
Koho Financial, Inc.
 Koho Financial, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Koho Financial, Inc. provides banking services. The company was founded by Daniel Eberhard, Jonathan Franklin Bixby, Michael Robert Benna, and Joshua Bixby and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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| Holding Company | Investment Banks/Brokers | 5 |
Grayhawk Investment Strategies, Inc.
 Grayhawk Investment Strategies, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Grayhawk Investment Strategies, Inc. (Grayhawk) is an independent, Canadian investment management firm headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. The firm was founded by Michael G. Kaumeyer in 2015. Grayhawk provides investment management services to Canadian families.
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| Holding Company | Investment Managers | 4 |
Putnam U.S. Holdings I LLC
 Putnam U.S. Holdings I LLC Investment ManagersFinance Putnam Investments LLC operates as an investment advisory company. The company was founded on May 14, 2009 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 4 |
Novisto, Inc.
 Novisto, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Novisto, Inc. engages in the development of technology to help companies manage and report its sustainability measures. It offers an environmental, social, and governance data and analytics platform. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 3 |
Empower Personal Wealth LLC
 Empower Personal Wealth LLC Investment ManagersFinance Empower Personal Wealth LLC provides financial advisory services. Its financial tools offers net worth, fee analyzer, investment checkup and retirement planner. The firm?s financial advisory services include investment strategy, advisors, private client and additional services. The company was founded by William Hamilton Harris Jr. and Robert Foregger in 2009 and is headquartered in San Carlos, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 3 |
Endeavor Canada Corp.
 Endeavor Canada Corp. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Part of Hero Technologies, Inc., Endeavor Canada Corp. is a Canadian company that develops and explores for oil and gas. The private company is based in Calgary, Canada. Cameron S. King has been the CEO of the company since 2006. Endeavor Canada was acquired by Endeavor Energy Corp. on August 03, 2007.
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| Subsidiary | Oil & Gas Production | 2 |
Outremont Technologies, Inc.
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| Private Company | 1 | |
Portag3 Ventures GP Inc.
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| Subsidiary | 1 | |
Portage Ventures III GP Inc
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| Subsidiary | 1 | |
Portage Ventures GP, Inc.
 Portage Ventures GP, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Portage Ventures GP, Inc. is an investment platform that specializes in providing fintech and financial services. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company was founded in 2016 by Adam Felesky, Paul Guy Desmarais. Adam Felesky has been the CEO since 2016.
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| Private Company | Information Technology Services | 1 |
Sagard Holdings Management, Inc.
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| Private Company | 1 | |
Portag3 Ventures II GP, Inc.
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| Subsidiary | 1 | |
Peak Achievement Athletics, Inc.
 Peak Achievement Athletics, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables 9938982 Canada, Inc. provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Toronto, ON.
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| Private Company | Recreational Products | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Paul Desmarais via their personal network
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| SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA INC. | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America
 Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America Financial ConglomeratesFinance Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America engages in the provision of life insurance services. The firm offers annuities, life insurance, investment, and executive benefits. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO. | Financial Conglomerates | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| UMICORE | Other Metals/Minerals | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| BOMBARDIER INC. | Aerospace & Defense | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC. | Multi-Line Insurance | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member President | |
Canada Life Ltd.
 Canada Life Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Canada Life Ltd. specializes in insurance agents, brokers and service. Its products include retirement, estate planning, group insurance, investing for children and protection. The company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Potters Bar, the United Kingdom. | Insurance Brokers/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Canada Life Capital Corp., Inc. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
The Great-West Life Assurance Co.
 The Great-West Life Assurance Co. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance The Great-West Life Assurance Co. provides insurance and financial services. The firm offers a portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families and business owners. The company was founded on August 28, 1891 and is headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada. | Multi-Line Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Great-West Lifeco U.S. Holdings LP
 Great-West Lifeco U.S. Holdings LP Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Part of Power Financial Corp., Great-West Lifeco U.S. Holdings LP is a private company that provides insurance services. The company is based in Boston, MA. | Insurance Brokers/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Consultant / Advisor Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| POWER FINANCIAL CORPORATION | Life/Health Insurance | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Comptroller/Controller/Auditor General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Parjointco NV
 Parjointco NV Financial ConglomeratesFinance Parjointco NV operates as an investment holding company, which engages in the provision of financial services. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
London Life Insurance Co.
 London Life Insurance Co. Financial ConglomeratesFinance London Life Insurance Co. provides life insurance, investment planning, mortgages and other financial security advisory services. It offers savings, investment plans and retirement income plans. The company was founded by Edward Harris, William Woodruff, Colonel John Walker, James Magee and Joseph Jeffery in 1874 and is headquartered in London, Canada. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Crown Life Insurance Co.
 Crown Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Part of Power Financial Corp., Crown Life Insurance Co. provides life insurance. The private company is based in Buffalo, NY. The company was founded in 1900. D. Allen Loney has been the CEO of the company since 2008. | Life/Health Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| McGill University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Queen's University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Concordia University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Toronto | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Western Ontario | College/University | Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Manitoba | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Santander Bank, NA (Wilmington, Delaware)
 Santander Bank, NA (Wilmington, Delaware) Major BanksFinance Santander Bank, NA engages in provision of financial products and services. It offers retail banking, mortgages, corporate banking, cash management, capital markets, trust and wealth management, and insurance. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| University of Sherbrooke | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| Sciences Po | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| HEC Montréal | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Mackenzie, Inc.
 Mackenzie, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Mackenzie, Inc. provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Investors Group, Inc.
 Investors Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1926, Investors Group, Inc. is an investment advisor headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The firm is a subsidiary of IGM Financial, Inc. (Toronto: IGM.TO), one of Canada’s premier personal financial services companies and one of the country's largest managers and distributors of mutual funds and other managed asset products. Their ultimate parent is Power Corp. of Canada (TSX: POW), a diversified management and holding company that has interests, directly or indirectly, in companies in the financial services sector in Canada, the United States and Europe. Investors Group provides financial solutions to Canadians through a network of consultants located throughout Canada. They offer a range of insurance, securities, mortgage and banking services. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Hospital for Sick Children Foundation | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Victoria Square Ventures, Inc.
 Victoria Square Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Power Corp. of Canada, Victoria Square Ventures, Inc. is a Canadian company that provides investment services. The private company is based in Montréal, Canada. Olivier André Desmarais has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Gesca Ltée
 Gesca Ltée Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Gesca Ltée is a newspaper publishing private company based in Montréal, Canada. and has subsidiaries in Canada. The Canadian company publishes newspapers. | Publishing: Newspapers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Canada Life Insurance Co. of Canada
 The Canada Life Insurance Co. of Canada Life/Health InsuranceFinance Part of Power Financial Corp., The Canada Life Insurance Co. of Canada is a Canadian company that provides insurance services. The private company is based in Rigine, Canada. | Life/Health Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Square Victoria Communications Group, Inc. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Power Sustainable Capital Inc
 Power Sustainable Capital Inc Investment ManagersFinance Power Sustainable Capital Inc (Power Sustainable Capital) is a private equity firm headquartered in Montréal. The firm is founded in 2012, subsidiary of Power Corp of Canada. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Desmarais Family Residuary Trust | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Richard Ivey School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
| Putnam Investments, Inc. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Wealthsimple, Inc.
 Wealthsimple, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Wealthsimple, Inc. is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada. It was co-founded by Michael Katchen in 2014. The firm manages assets of various clients. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Business Council of Canada
 Business Council of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Business Council of Canada provides program for research and consultation and advocacy of economic and social fabric. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Empower Retirement LLC
 Empower Retirement LLC Investment ManagersFinance Empower Retirement LLC engages in the provision of retirement plans. It offers advisory services, financial wellness, enhanced benefit services, and retirement solutions. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sagard Private Equity
 Sagard Private Equity Investment ManagersFinance Sagard Private Equity (Sagard) is a private equity subsidiary of Sagard Holdings ULC founded in 2021. The firm is headquartered in Canada with offices in New York and Denver. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Consultant / Advisor President Consultant / Advisor Consultant / Advisor General Counsel Private Equity Investor | |
| SOFI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member Chairman Director of Finance/CFO | |
La Presse Ltée
 La Presse Ltée Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services La Presse Ltée is a printing private company based in Montréal, Canada. The Canadian company engages in printing needs of advertising agencies. Part of Coopsco, La Presse Ltée was acquired by Groupe Fides, Inc. from Power Corp. of Canada on October 15, 2020. | Commercial Printing/Forms | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Power Sustainable Manager, Inc.
 Power Sustainable Manager, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Power Corp. of Canada, Power Sustainable Manager, Inc. is a Canadian company that provides asset management services. The private company is based in Montréal, Canada. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer |
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International
| Canada | 33 |
| United States | 12 |
| Belgium | 3 |
| Netherlands | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 27 |
| Consumer Services | 15 |
| Commercial Services | 4 |
| Miscellaneous | 3 |
| Non-Energy Minerals | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 1104 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 235 |
| Chairman | 188 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 166 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 162 |
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| Paul Guy Desmarais | 64 |
| Gérald Frère | 63 |
| Ian Gallienne | 59 |
| Marshall Lux | 50 |
| Susan McArthur | 46 |
| Marcel Coutu | 45 |
| André Roger Desmarais | 44 |
| Michel Plessis-Bélair | 44 |
| T. Ryan | 40 |
| George Hutton | 37 |
| Anthony Graham | 37 |
| Adam Felesky | 36 |
| Henri-Paul Rousseau | 34 |
| Amaury-Daniel de Sèze | 34 |
| Jacques Veyrat | 33 |
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