Ronald Close
Director/Board Member at MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC.
Net worth: 137 844 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Ronald G.
Close is the founder of Netcom Canada.
He currently holds multiple positions including Director at Pelmorex Corp., Independent Director at Maple Leaf Foods, Inc., Director at MaRS Discovery District, Director at Thomson Reuters Founders Share Co., Ltd., Advisor at Portage Ventures, President at Rgc & Associates, Inc., and Advisor at Sagard Private Equity.
In the past, he served as President & Chief Executive Officer at Nextair, Inc., Chairman at Ability Online, Chairman-Toronto Chapter at Young Presidents' Organization (Canada), Chairman-Ivey Entrepreneurship Council at Richard Ivey School of Business, Director at Canada Media Fund, Director at CTVglobemedia, Inc., Director at The Globe & Mail, Inc., and President-Bell New Ventures at BCE, Inc. He also has experience as an Advisor at MaRS Discovery District (Venture Capital) and President at The Bell Telephone Company of Canada.
Mr. Close received his undergraduate degree from Richard Ivey School of Business in 1981.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC.
0.01% | 2023-12-30 | 8,400 ( 0.01% ) | 137 844 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Ronald Close active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2015-04-29 |
| Thomson Reuters Founders Share Co., Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 2016-01-10 |
| World Presidents' Organization | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
MaRS Discovery District
 MaRS Discovery District Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services MaRS Discovery District owns and operates a convergence center. It offers business research, information technology; pharmaceutical, optical sciences advisory and start up business assistance services. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 2015-12-31 |
Rgc & Associates, Inc.
 Rgc & Associates, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Rgc & Associates, Inc. provides IT and computer repair services. The private company is based in San Antonio. | President | 2016-12-31 |
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. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners
 Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners BiotechnologyHealth Technology Toronto Innovation operates as a commercialization agent. Its technologies disclosed span therapeutics, medical devices and diagnostic imaging, information and communications technologies, and advanced manufacturing and clean technologies. The company was founded by Raphael Hofstein in June 2009 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Pelmorex Corp.
 Pelmorex Corp. BroadcastingConsumer Services Pelmorex Corp. provides weather forecasting products and commercial services. The firm provides offers and traveler-related information across broadcast and digital media platforms. The company was founded by Pierre L. Morrissette in 1989 and is headquartered in Oakville, Canada. | President | 2013-04-30 |
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. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Ronald Close
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Training of Ronald Close
| Richard Ivey School of Business | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| BCE INC. | Communications |
| MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC. | Distribution Services |
| Private companies | 18 |
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The Bell Telephone Company of Canada
 The Bell Telephone Company of Canada Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications The Bell Telephone Company of Canada engages in the provision of communications services. It includes residential, business, and wholesale customers with a range of solutions to all their communications needs, such as wireless, television, internet, home phone, and small business and enterprise communications services. The company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Verdun, Canada. | Communications |
| Nextair, Inc. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Netcom Canada
 Netcom Canada Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Netcom Canada is an internet service provider. The Canadian company was founded by Ronald G. Close. Netcom Canada was acquired by MetroNet Communications Corp from ICG Communications, Inc. on March 19, 1999 for $33 million. | Communications |
| AT&T Canada Corp. | Communications |
CTVglobemedia, Inc.
 CTVglobemedia, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services CTVglobemedia Inc. is Canada's premier multimedia company with ownership of CTV, Canada's #1 television network, and The Globe and Mail, Canada's #1 national newspaper. CTV Inc. owns and operates 27 conventional stations across the country, with interests in 30 specialty channels, including Canada's #1 specialty channel, TSN. CTVglobemedia also owns the CHUM Radio Division, which operates 34 radio stations throughout Canada, including CHUM FM, Canada's # 1 FM station. | Consumer Services |
Pelmorex Corp.
Pelmorex Corp. BroadcastingConsumer Services Pelmorex Corp. provides weather forecasting products and commercial services. The firm provides offers and traveler-related information across broadcast and digital media platforms. The company was founded by Pierre L. Morrissette in 1989 and is headquartered in Oakville, Canada. | Consumer Services |
| World Presidents' Organization | |
| Thomson Reuters Founders Share Co., Ltd. | |
MaRS Discovery District
MaRS Discovery District Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services MaRS Discovery District owns and operates a convergence center. It offers business research, information technology; pharmaceutical, optical sciences advisory and start up business assistance services. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Young Presidents' Organization (Canada)
 Young Presidents' Organization (Canada) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents'' Organization (Canada) operates as a non-profit organization. It helps young chief executives to engage, learn, and grow. The company was founded on February 13, 2011 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Commercial Services |
The Globe & Mail, Inc.
 The Globe & Mail, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services The Globe & Mail, Inc. publishes and prints newspapers. Its platforms include newspaper, magazine, digital, mobile and apps and video. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Consumer Services |
Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners
Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners BiotechnologyHealth Technology Toronto Innovation operates as a commercialization agent. Its technologies disclosed span therapeutics, medical devices and diagnostic imaging, information and communications technologies, and advanced manufacturing and clean technologies. The company was founded by Raphael Hofstein in June 2009 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Health Technology |
MaRS Discovery District (Venture Capital)
 MaRS Discovery District (Venture Capital) Investment ManagersFinance MaRS Discovery District (Venture Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of MaRS Discovery District founded in 2000 by Murray McCaig. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Finance |
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. | Finance |
| Ability Online | |
Rgc & Associates, Inc.
Rgc & Associates, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Rgc & Associates, Inc. provides IT and computer repair services. The private company is based in San Antonio. | Technology Services |
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. | Finance |
Canada Media Fund
 Canada Media Fund Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Canada Media Fund promotes, develops and finances the production of Canadian content and relevant applications for all audiovisual media platforms. It receives financial contributions from the Government of Canada and Canada’s cable, satellite and IPTV distributors. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Consumer Services |
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