Gerald Schwartz
Founder at ONEX CORPORATION
Net worth: 694 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Gerald W. Schwartz founded ONEX Corp. and CanWest Global Communications Corp. Mr. Schwartz occupies the position of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for ONEX Corp. and Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Onex Partners (a subsidiary of ONEX Corp.). Mr. Schwartz is also on the board of Indigo Books & Music, Inc., Simon Wiesenthal Center, Inc. (former Director) and Sinai Health System (Canada) and Principal at Trilogy Retail Enterprises LP. In the past Mr. Schwartz was President for CanWest Global Communications Corp. and Principal at CanWest Capital Corp. Gerald W. Schwartz received a graduate degree and an undergraduate degree from the University of Manitoba, an MBA from Harvard Business School, a graduate degree from St. Francis Xavier University, a doctorate from Tel-Aviv University and a graduate degree from the University of Toronto.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ONEX CORPORATION
11.54% | 2024-04-10 | 8,934,140 ( 11.54% ) | 669 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
INDIGO BOOKS & MUSIC INC.
60.63% | 2024-01-31 | 16,774,665 ( 60.63% ) | 25 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Gerald Schwartz active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ONEX CORPORATION | Founder | 1980-12-29 |
| INDIGO BOOKS & MUSIC INC. | Director/Board Member | 2001-02-03 |
Onex Partners
 Onex Partners Investment ManagersFinance Onex Partners (Onex Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of ONEX Corp. founded in 1984. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with offices in New York, New Jersey, Boston and London. | Chief Executive Officer | 2003-10-31 |
Sinai Health System (Canada)
 Sinai Health System (Canada) Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Sinai Health System provides health care services. The firm serves patients across the continuum of care and life course by integrating acute, complex chronic care, rehabilitative care with primary and community-based care. The company was founded in January 2015 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Trilogy Retail Enterprises LP
 Trilogy Retail Enterprises LP Specialty StoresRetail Trade Trilogy Retail Enterprises LP operates a chain of retail book stores. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Simon Wiesenthal Center, Inc.
 Simon Wiesenthal Center, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Simon Wiesenthal Center, Inc. operates as a non-profit human rights organization. The company was founded by Rabbin Marvin Hier and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2013-03-17 |
Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth
 Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth engages in the provision of shelter and programs to help homeless and for the youth such as Family Reconnect, Harm Reduction, Training and Employment, Print Shop, and Life Skills. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Gerald Schwartz
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA | Director/Board Member | 2007-11-18 |
CanWest Global Communications Corp.
 CanWest Global Communications Corp. BroadcastingConsumer Services Canwest Global Communications Corp. operates one conventional television network in Canada, Global Television and 19 of Canada's most popular specialty channels, including HGTV, Mystery TV, National Geographic Channel, Showcase, History and TVtropolis. Beyond the airwaves and cable TV, the company launches an extensive lineup of full episode programs online of fan favorite shows. It was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Canada | Founder | 1982-12-30 |
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Training of Gerald Schwartz
| University of Toronto | Graduate Degree |
| University of Manitoba | Graduate Degree |
| St. Francis Xavier University | Graduate Degree |
| Tel-Aviv University | Doctorate Degree |
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| ONEX CORPORATION | Finance |
| CELESTICA INC. | Electronic Technology |
| THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA | Finance |
| INDIGO BOOKS & MUSIC INC. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 9 |
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CanWest Global Communications Corp.
CanWest Global Communications Corp. BroadcastingConsumer Services Canwest Global Communications Corp. operates one conventional television network in Canada, Global Television and 19 of Canada's most popular specialty channels, including HGTV, Mystery TV, National Geographic Channel, Showcase, History and TVtropolis. Beyond the airwaves and cable TV, the company launches an extensive lineup of full episode programs online of fan favorite shows. It was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Canada | Consumer Services |
Trilogy Retail Enterprises LP
Trilogy Retail Enterprises LP Specialty StoresRetail Trade Trilogy Retail Enterprises LP operates a chain of retail book stores. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. | Retail Trade |
Onex Partners
Onex Partners Investment ManagersFinance Onex Partners (Onex Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of ONEX Corp. founded in 1984. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with offices in New York, New Jersey, Boston and London. | Finance |
Simon Wiesenthal Center, Inc.
Simon Wiesenthal Center, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Simon Wiesenthal Center, Inc. operates as a non-profit human rights organization. The company was founded by Rabbin Marvin Hier and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Commercial Services |
Mount Sinai Hospital (Canada)
 Mount Sinai Hospital (Canada) Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Founded in 1923, Mount Sinai Hospital (Canada) operates a hospital. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. | Health Services |
| CanWest Capital Corp. | |
Junior Achievement of Central Ontario
 Junior Achievement of Central Ontario Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Junior Achievement of Central Ontario educates young people about business. It focuses on work readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship, giving students the confidence and skills they need to become the next generation of business and community leaders. The company was founded by Horace A. Moses in 1919 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Miscellaneous |
Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth
Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth engages in the provision of shelter and programs to help homeless and for the youth such as Family Reconnect, Harm Reduction, Training and Employment, Print Shop, and Life Skills. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Sinai Health System (Canada)
Sinai Health System (Canada) Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Sinai Health System provides health care services. The firm serves patients across the continuum of care and life course by integrating acute, complex chronic care, rehabilitative care with primary and community-based care. The company was founded in January 2015 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Health Services |
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