Prem Watsa
Fondateur chez
FAIRFAX INDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
Fortune : 3 415 M $ au 30/06/2026
Profil
Fondateur de Fairfax India Holdings Corp, de Helios Fairfax Partners Corp et de Hamblin Watsa Investment Counsel Ltd, Vivian Prem Watsa est un entrepreneur et un homme d'affaires qui a été à la tête de 11 sociétés différentes et qui occupe le poste de président-directeur général de Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd, de président de Northbridge Financial Corp, de président de Fairfax India Holdings Corp et de président-directeur général de Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (Investment Portfolio) (qui sont toutes des filiales de Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.) et président de 1109519 Ontario Ltd. et vice-président de Hamblin Watsa Investment Counsel Ltd. qu'il a fondée. Vivian Prem Watsa est également président et directeur de l'Association Horatio Alger du Canada et siège au conseil d'administration de neuf autres sociétés. Au cours de sa carrière, M. Watsa a été président et vice-président de Helios Fairfax Partners Corp, vice-président de Confederation Life Insurance Co, vice-président de G.W. Asset Management Ltd, président de Zenith National Insurance Corp, président d'Odyssey Re Holdings Corp, président de Crum & Forster Holdings Corp et chancelier de l'Université de Waterloo. Vivian Prem Watsa a obtenu un diplôme de premier cycle de l'Indian Institute of Technology Madras et un MBA de la Richard Ivey School of Business.
Détentions connues dans des sociétés publiques
| Société | Date | Nombre d'actions | Valorisation | Date de valorisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2026 | 1 548 000 ( 100 % ) | 2 549 M $ | 30/06/2026 | |
| 06/03/2026 | 519 979 ( 2,42 % ) | 856 M $ | 30/06/2026 | |
| 06/03/2026 | 320 000 ( 0,31 % ) | 6 M $ | 30/06/2026 | |
BLACKBERRY LIMITED 0,05 % | 04/05/2026 | 296 571 ( 0,05 % ) | 4 M $ | 30/06/2026 |
Postes actifs de Prem Watsa
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
| FAIRFAX FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LIMITED | Directeur Général | 01/09/1985 |
| FAIRFAX INDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION | Fondateur | 25/11/2014 |
Hamblin Watsa Investment Counsel Ltd.
 Hamblin Watsa Investment Counsel Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance HWIC invests primarily in common stocks (with equity hedging) and taxable bonds. | Fondateur | 01/10/1984 |
Blacknorth Initiative
 Blacknorth Initiative Blacknorth Initiative is a Canadian organization dedicated to ending anti-Black systemic racism in corporate environments and empowering Black Canadians through leadership, entrepreneurship, and equity-focused programs. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. The organization has secured commitments from companies across public and private sectors to implement pledges aimed at fostering diversity and inclusion, increasing Black representation in executive and board roles, and creating accountability with measurable goals. Blacknorth Initiative offers programs such as Vanguard Scholars, a free six-year academic and leadership development program for high-achieving Black students; the Homeownership Bridge Program to help Black families build equity; and Blacknorth Academy, which prepares professionals for senior corporate roles. It also supports Black entrepreneurs through Blacknorth Connect, providing access to business resources, mentorship, professional services, and funding opportunities. | Fondateur | - |
Dexterra Canada Ltd.
 Dexterra Canada Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides facilities maintenance | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Horatio Alger Association of US | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (Investment Portfolio)
 Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (Investment Portfolio) Investment ManagersFinance Fairfax-IM aims to achieve a high rate of return on invested capital and build long-term shareholder value. The firm maintains a diversified portfolio of risks across all classes of business, geographic regions, and types of insureds. | Directeur Général | 01/09/1985 |
Royal Ontario Museum
 Royal Ontario Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museums | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
 The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans is a company based in Alexandria, VA. The CEO of the company is Paul Anthony Novelly. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
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Formation de Prem Watsa
Expériences
Fonctions occupées
Actives
Inactives
Sociétés cotées
Entreprise privées
Relations
65
Relations au 1er degré
29
Entreprises liées au 1er degré
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Exécutifs
Sociétés liées
| Entreprise privées | 29 |
|---|---|
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.
 Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides insurance and reinsurance services | Finance |
Zenith National Insurance Corp.
 Zenith National Insurance Corp. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides workers compensation, property and casualty insurance services | Finance |
ICICI Bank Ltd.
 ICICI Bank Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Provides commercial and retail banking services | Finance |
BlackBerry Ltd.
 BlackBerry Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides intelligent security software services for mobile communications | Technology Services |
Odyssey Re Holdings Corp.
 Odyssey Re Holdings Corp. Specialty InsuranceFinance Provides property and casualty insurance underwriting services | Finance |
Cunningham Lindsey Group, Inc.
 Cunningham Lindsey Group, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance claims services, including claims adjusting and appraisal services | Finance |
Northbridge Financial Corp.
 Northbridge Financial Corp. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides commercial property and casualty insurance services | Finance |
1109519 Ontario Ltd.
 1109519 Ontario Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as an investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
The Governor & Company of the Bank of Ireland
 The Governor & Company of the Bank of Ireland Major BanksFinance Provides retail and commercial banking services | Finance |
Hamblin Watsa Investment Counsel Ltd.
Hamblin Watsa Investment Counsel Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance HWIC invests primarily in common stocks (with equity hedging) and taxable bonds. | Finance |
Confederation Life Insurance Co.
 Confederation Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance services | Finance |
Crum & Forster Holdings Corp.
 Crum & Forster Holdings Corp. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Engages in the underwrites property and casualty insurance | Finance |
The University of Waterloo
 The University of Waterloo Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
 Indian Institute of Technology Madras Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Bangalore International Airport Ltd.
 Bangalore International Airport Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Operates airport | Transportation |
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans is a company based in Alexandria, VA. The CEO of the company is Paul Anthony Novelly. | |
Royal Ontario Museum
Royal Ontario Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museums | Consumer Services |
The Royal Ontario Museum Foundation
 The Royal Ontario Museum Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a foundation | Miscellaneous |
Hospital for Sick Children Foundation
 Hospital for Sick Children Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Supports child health | Miscellaneous |
OdysseyRe Foundation | |
G.W. Asset Management Ltd. | |
The Horatio Alger Association of Canada
 The Horatio Alger Association of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that provides educational services | Commercial Services |
Richard Ivey School of Business
 Richard Ivey School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Fairfax India Holdings Corp.
 Fairfax India Holdings Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Functions as a private equity fund | Finance |
Helios Fairfax Partners Corp.
 Helios Fairfax Partners Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Horatio Alger Association of US | |
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (Investment Portfolio)
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (Investment Portfolio) Investment ManagersFinance Fairfax-IM aims to achieve a high rate of return on invested capital and build long-term shareholder value. The firm maintains a diversified portfolio of risks across all classes of business, geographic regions, and types of insureds. | Finance |
Dexterra Canada Ltd.
Dexterra Canada Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides facilities maintenance | Commercial Services |
Blacknorth Initiative
Blacknorth Initiative Blacknorth Initiative is a Canadian organization dedicated to ending anti-Black systemic racism in corporate environments and empowering Black Canadians through leadership, entrepreneurship, and equity-focused programs. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. The organization has secured commitments from companies across public and private sectors to implement pledges aimed at fostering diversity and inclusion, increasing Black representation in executive and board roles, and creating accountability with measurable goals. Blacknorth Initiative offers programs such as Vanguard Scholars, a free six-year academic and leadership development program for high-achieving Black students; the Homeownership Bridge Program to help Black families build equity; and Blacknorth Academy, which prepares professionals for senior corporate roles. It also supports Black entrepreneurs through Blacknorth Connect, providing access to business resources, mentorship, professional services, and funding opportunities. |
