Paul Guy Desmarais
Président chez POWER CORPORATION OF CANADA
Fortune : 8 M $ au 31/10/2024
Profil
Sa proximité avec les hommes politiques du monde entier est de notoriété publique. Pourtant, peu d'informations filtrent sur le réseau de l'homme d'affaires le plus riche et le plus influent du Québec.
Propriétaire de Power Corporation, un groupe international de gestion de portefeuilles qu'il dirige avec ses deux enfants Paul Jr et André, Paul Desmarais a bâti un empire aussi puissant en Amérique du nord qu'en Europe.
A la mort de son grand père en 1926, sa mère et son oncle héritent de 25% des parts dans la ligne de chemin de fer qu'il exploitait pour transporter les mineurs de la ville de Sudbury. Son père, étudiant en droit, gère des scieries jusqu'à la crise de 1929 où elles fermeront. Il s'engage alors dans l'affaire laissée par son grand père et tente de l'adapter en créant une compagnie de bus. Mais après la seconde guerre mondiale, les mineurs abandonnent peu à peu le transport en commun, lui préférant la voiture.
En 1950, Paul Desmarais a 23 ans, il est en première année de droit. De retour à Sudbury, voyant que son père s'apprête à lâcher l'affaire familiale pour 18000 dollars, il décide de la racheter pour un dollar symbolique. La société est au plus mal, elle a accumulé des dettes et sa flotte de bus est vétuste. Paul décide d'emprunter de l'argent, assainit l'affaire familiale et consolide sa compagnie de bus.
Dans les années cinquante, Paul Desmarais réalise son premier gros coup en rachetant un fond qui avait perdu 50% de sa valeur en bourse. Trois semaines plus tard, le fonds était à nouveau valorisé 10 millions de dollars, soit le double de ce qu'il valait lors de son acquisition. L'opération lui rapportera près de trois millions de dollars.
Mais l'homme ne s'arrête pas là, il souhaite étendre ses acquisitions et opte pour une société d'assurances. Il négocie alors la Imperial Life à Toronto détenue par les anglais puis fusionne avec la Trans Canada Fund Corporation. L'homme clôture sa série d'acquisitions avec un coup théâtral en 1968 : la prise de contrôle de Power corp, une ancienne compagnie d'électricité transformée depuis en holding.
En 1979, Paul Desmarais entre au capital de Paribas à hauteur de 5%, en même temps que le belge Albert Frère qu'il rencontre pour la première fois en conseil d'administration. Ensemble, ils partiront à la conquête de l'Asie et de l'Amérique et même de la Chine à une époque où peu d'investisseurs étaient conscients de son potentiel. En France; le groupe de Paul Desmarais possède des participations dans Total, Suez, Lafarge et Pernod Ricard. Au Québec, il détient 70% de la presse écrite dont le très influent « La Presse ». En chine, il détient 5% de Citic, un conglomérat qui rassemble plusieurs filières : de l'électricité, des routes, de l'immobilier, des lignes aériennes, des fabricants d'acier et une mine de fer.
Détentions connues dans des sociétés publiques
Société | Date | Nombre d'actions | Valorisation | Date de valorisation |
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30/09/2024 | 161 049 ( 0,03% ) | 5 M $ | 31/10/2024 | |
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC.
0,01% | 30/09/2024 | 100 000 ( 0,01% ) | 3 M $ | 31/10/2024 |
IGM FINANCIAL INC.
-.--% | 30/09/2024 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 31/10/2024 |
Dernières actualités sur Paul Guy Desmarais
Postes actifs de Paul Guy Desmarais
Sociétés | Poste | Début |
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GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 15/05/1986 |
POWER CORPORATION OF CANADA | Président | 01/01/1996 |
IGM FINANCIAL INC. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 28/04/1983 |
POWER FINANCIAL CORPORATION | Président | 01/01/1990 |
GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT SA | Président | 23/04/2019 |
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. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 22/04/1992 |
La Presse Ltée
La Presse Ltée Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services La Presse Ltée is a printing 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. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
152245 Canada, Inc. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
171263 Canada, Inc. | Président | - |
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Formation de Paul Guy Desmarais
INSEAD | Masters Business Admin |
McGill University | Undergraduate Degree |
Expériences
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Relations au 1er degré
Entreprises liées au 1er degré
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Exécutifs
Sociétés liées
Sociétés cotées | 9 |
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GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC. | Finance |
TOTALENERGIES SE | Energy Minerals |
POWER CORPORATION OF CANADA | Finance |
IGM FINANCIAL INC. | Finance |
ENGIE | Utilities |
GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT SA | Finance |
IMERYS | Non-Energy Minerals |
SGS SA | Commercial Services |
HOLCIM LTD | Non-Energy Minerals |
Entreprise privées | 53 |
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Pargesa Holding SA
Pargesa Holding SA Financial ConglomeratesFinance Pargesa Holding SA engages in investing, holding, managing, and trading in shareholdings of operational companies active in various sectors of industry and the services. The company was founded by Albert Frère in 1981 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. | Finance |
Gesca Ltd.
Gesca Ltd. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Part of Power Corp. of Canada, Gesca Ltd. publishes newspapers and periodicals. The company is based in Montréal, Canada. | Consumer Services |
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. | Finance |
Canada Life Financial Corp.
Canada Life Financial Corp. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Canada Life Financial Corp. operated as a financial services holding company with interests in the life insurance, health insurance, retirement savings, investment management, and reinsurance businesses. The company was founded in 1847 and was headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Finance |
Crown Life Insurance Co.
Crown Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Part of Power Corp. of Canada, Crown Life Insurance Co. is a company that provides life insurance. The company is based in Buffalo, NY. The company was founded in 1900. D. Allen Loney has been the CEO of the company since 2008. | Finance |
Mackenzie, Inc.
Mackenzie, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Mackenzie, Inc. provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada. | Finance |
Conférence de Montréal
Conférence de Montréal Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Conférence de Montréal engages in heightening knowledge and awareness of the issues concerning economic globalization. It specializes in conferences, events, politics and economy. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. | Commercial Services |
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. | Finance |
The Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Brookings Institution provides research and policy solutions. The firm's activities are carried out through four research programs: economic studies, foreign policy studies, governance studies, and metropolitan policy. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
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. | Finance |
Power Financial Corp.
Power Financial Corp. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Power Financial Corp. is a management and holding company, which engages in the provision of financial services. It operates through the following segments: Lifeco, IGM Financial, and Pargesa. The Lifeco segment includes life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment management services, and asset management and reinsurance businesses. The IGM Financial segment provides investment advisory and management services. The Pargesa segment covers the following sectors: minerals-based specialty solutions for industry; testing, inspection and certification; cement, aggregates and concrete; wines and spirits; sportswear design and distribution; materials technology and precious metals recycling; oil, gas and chemical industries; a global luxury brand; disposable hygiene products; equipment supply and project management for processing industries; and regional leisure parks operations. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Finance |
Lafarge SA
Lafarge SA Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Lafarge SA engaged in the production and marketing of building materials. It produces and sells cement, aggregates and ready-mix concrete. The company's building products and solutions were used to construct and renovate homes, buildings and infrastructures. It provided its services under the brand name Lafarge. The company operated through the following divisions: Cement, and Aggregates and Concrete. The Cement division produced and sold a wide range of cement and hydraulic binders adapted to the needs of the construction industry. It also offered specialty cements suitable for use in a variety of environmental conditions and specific applications, natural lime hydraulic binders, masonry cements, and ground blast furnace slag. The Aggregates and Concrete division produced and sold aggregates, ready mix concrete, and products relating to paving activities. It also offered plaster based products which include plaster plate, plaster squares, coatings, metal framework and industrial plaster. Lafarge was founded by Joseph-Auguste Pavin de Lafarge in 1833 and was headquartered in Toulouse, France. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation is a non profit organization which supports research and engagement in the humanities and social sciences. it offers doctoral scholarships, research fellowships, and mentorship. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute
Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute provides healthcare services for people with heart problems. The company is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada. | Health Services |
International Economic Forum of the Americas | |
North American Competitiveness Council | |
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. | Finance |
3819787 Canada, Inc. | |
Canada Life Capital Corp., Inc. | |
The Canada Life Insurance Co. of Canada
The Canada Life Insurance Co. of Canada Life/Health InsuranceFinance Part of Power Corp. of Canada, The Canada Life Insurance Co. of Canada is a Canadian company that provides insurance services. The company is based in Rigine, Canada. | Finance |
London Insurance Group, Inc.
London Insurance Group, Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance London Insurance Group, Inc. provides life, health, and property insurance and other financial products and services. The company is headquartered in London, Canada. | Finance |
Power Communications, Inc.
Power Communications, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Power Communications, Inc. engaged in market research analysis. The company was headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Commercial Services |
Power Financial Europe BV | Finance |
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. | Finance |
Standard Brands, Inc. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Desmarais Family Residuary Trust | Miscellaneous |
The Nature Conservancy of Canada
The Nature Conservancy of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Nature Conservancy of Canada operates as a land conservation non-profit organization. The firm partners with individuals, corporations, other non-profit organizations, and governments to protect the natural areas that sustain Canada?s plants and wildlife. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Commercial Services |
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. | Finance |
La Presse Ltée
La Presse Ltée Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services La Presse Ltée is a printing 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 Services |
Canada Life Insurance Co. of America | Finance |
The International Council On Mining & Metals (Canada) | |
Les Journaux Trans-Canada (1996), Inc. | |
Putnam LLC
Putnam LLC Investment ManagersFinance Putnam LLC provided financial services. It investment products included institutional portfolios, IRAs and other retirement plans, mutual funds, variable annuities and alternative investments for institutions and high-net-worth investors. The company was founded in 1937 and was headquartered in Boston, MA. | Finance |
152245 Canada, Inc. | |
171263 Canada, Inc. | |
Power Corp. International
Power Corp. International Financial ConglomeratesFinance Power Corp. International provides investment services. | Finance |
Square Victoria Communications Group, Inc. | |
S.G. Warburg & Co. Ltd. | Finance |
Great-West Financial (Canada), Inc.
Great-West Financial (Canada), Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Great-West Financial (Canada), Inc. provided investment management services. The company was headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada. | Finance |
Great West Financial (Nova Scotia) Co. | |
First Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Co | Finance |
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. | Finance |
The Business Council
The Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Council operates as an organization of business leaders. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Old PSG Wind-down Ltd.
Old PSG Wind-down Ltd. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Old PSG Wind-down Ltd. engages in the development and manufacturing of ice hockey, roller hockey, lacrosse, baseball, and softball sports equipment, as well as related apparel and soccer apparel. The firm operates through the following business segments: Hockey, Baseball/Softball, Lacrosse, and Soccer. The Hockey segment includes the BAUER and MISSION brands. The Baseball/Softball segment comprises of the EASTON and COMBAT brands. The Other Sports segment consists of the Lacrosse and Soccer operating segments, which includes the MAVERIK, CASCADE, and INARIA brands. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Exeter, NH. | Consumer Durables |
Empower Life & Annuity Insurance Company of New York
Empower Life & Annuity Insurance Company of New York Life/Health InsuranceFinance Part of Power Corp. of Canada, Empower Life & Annuity Insurance Company of New York is a company that offers personalized features and modern tools to make retirement planning easier for individuals, plan sponsors, and financial professionals. Empower Life & Annuity Insurance Company of New York is based in New York, NY. The company's vision is to transform financial lives through advice, people, and technology, with a mission to empower financial freedom for all. | Finance |
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. | Commercial Services |
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. | Finance |
Engie Canada, Inc.
Engie Canada, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Part of ENGIE SA, Engie Canada, Inc. operates wind powered generation facilities. The company is based in Markham, Canada. | Utilities |
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. | Finance |
Lakefield Veterinary Group, Inc.
Lakefield Veterinary Group, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Lakefield Veterinary Group, Inc. operates veterinary hospitals. The company was founded by Mollie Hoff and is headquartered in Kent, WA. | Process Industries |
Great-West Lifeco U.S. Holdings LP
Great-West Lifeco U.S. Holdings LP Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Part of Power Corp. of Canada, Great-West Lifeco U.S. Holdings LP is a company that provides insurance services. The company is based in Boston, MA. | Finance |
Jewish General Hospital Foundation
Jewish General Hospital Foundation Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services The Jewish General Hospital Foundation operates as a hospital. The non-profit company is based in Montréal, Canada. The Canadian company was founded in 1934. The CEO is Bram Freedman. | Health Services |
Putnam Investments, Inc. | Finance |