Prem Watsa
Grundare på
FAIRFAX INDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
Förmögenhet: 3 232 M $ per 2026-05-31
Profil
Vivian Prem Watsa is the founder of Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. founded in 1985, holding the title of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Watsa is the founder of Hamblin Watsa Investment Counsel Ltd. founded in 1984, holding the title of Vice Chairman.
Mr. Watsa is the founder of Fairfax India Holdings Corp.
founded in 2014, holding the title of Director.
Mr. Watsa was the founder of Helios Fairfax Partners Corp.
founded in 2016, holding the titles of Chairman & Vice President.
Mr. Watsa is also the founder of Blacknorth Initiative.
Mr. Watsa currently serves as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (Investment Portfolio).
Mr. Watsa is Director at The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, The Royal Ontario Museum Foundation, OdysseyRe Foundation, Horatio Alger Association of US, Dexterra Canada Ltd. Mr. Watsa is President & Director at The Horatio Alger Association of Canada.
Mr. Watsa is President at 1109519 Ontario Ltd. Mr. Watsa is Member-Governors Board at Royal Ontario Museum.
Mr. Watsa is Trustee at Hospital for Sick Children Foundation.
Former positions include Chairman at Odyssey Re Holdings Corp., Crum & Forster Holdings Corp., and Northbridge Financial Corp.
Director roles were held at Zenith National Insurance Corp., Bangalore International Airport Ltd., and Cunningham Lindsey Group, Inc. Vice President roles were held at Confederation Life Insurance Co. and G.W.
Asset Management Ltd. Independent Non-Executive Director at ICICI Bank Ltd. Independent Director and Lead Independent Director at BlackBerry Ltd. Non-Executive Director at The Governor & Company of the Bank of Ireland.
Chancellor at The University of Waterloo.
Education includes undergraduate degree from Indian Institute of Technology Madras and MBA from Richard Ivey School of Business.
Kända innehav i offentliga företag
| Företag | Datum | Antal aktier | Värdering | Värderingsdatum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-06 | 1 548 000 ( 100 % ) | 2 413 M $ | 2026-05-31 | |
| 2026-03-06 | 519 979 ( 2,42 % ) | 811 M $ | 2026-05-31 | |
| 2026-03-06 | 320 000 ( 0,31 % ) | 6 M $ | 2026-05-31 | |
BLACKBERRY LIMITED 0,05 % | 2026-05-04 | 296 571 ( 0,05 % ) | 3 M $ | 2026-05-31 |
Aktiva positioner av Prem Watsa
| Företag | Position | Start |
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| FAIRFAX FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LIMITED | Verkställande Direktör | 1985-09-01 |
| FAIRFAX INDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION | Grundare | 2014-11-25 |
Hamblin Watsa Investment Counsel Ltd.
 Hamblin Watsa Investment Counsel Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance HWIC invests primarily in common stocks (with equity hedging) and taxable bonds. | Grundare | 1984-10-01 |
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. | Grundare | - |
Dexterra Canada Ltd.
 Dexterra Canada Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides facilities maintenance | Direktör/Styrelseledamot | - |
Horatio Alger Association of US | Direktör/Styrelseledamot | - |
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. | Verkställande Direktör | 1985-09-01 |
Royal Ontario Museum
 Royal Ontario Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museums | Direktör/Styrelseledamot | - |
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. | Direktör/Styrelseledamot | - |
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Prem Watsas utbildningar
Erfarenheter
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Börsnoterade företag
Privata företag
Relationer
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Första gradens relationer
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Företag kopplade till första graden
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Kopplade företag
| Privata företag | 29 |
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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. |
