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Ben Watsa
Chairman at
FAIRFAX INDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 30/07/2026
Profile
Mr. Benjamin P.
Watsa is a Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer at Marval Capital Ltd., an Advisor at Impression Ventures, Inc., a Member at Young Presidents' Organization (Canada), a Non-Independent Director at Fairfax India Holdings Corp.
and a Portfolio Manager of Ontario Securities Commission.
He is on the Board of Directors at Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., Rideau Hall Foundation and Fairfax India Holdings Corp.
He has over two decades of experience in the investment industry.
In 2001, Mr. Watsa launched his career and spent over five years as an investment banker in the Financial Institutions Group at Banc of America Securities and then at Cochran Caronia Waller.
He then transitioned to Lissom Investment Management Inc. ("Lissom"), where he served for 11 years, ultimately becoming a Partner & Portfolio Manager.
Mr. Watsa managed Lissom's small and mid-cap North American equity fund for six years at Lissom and six years as a Sub-Advisor at Marval.
He received his undergraduate degree from Hillsdale College.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/06/2026 | 646 ( 0% ) | 1 M $ | 30/07/2026 | |
| 24/06/2026 | 56,068 ( 0.05% ) | 1 M $ | 30/07/2026 |
Ben Watsa active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FAIRFAX FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2014 |
| FAIRFAX INDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION | Chairman | 30/06/2024 |
Marval Capital Ltd.
 Marval Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Marval Capital invests in misunderstood and under-researched small and mid-cap companies around the globe. They use the value investing approach to identify companies. The firm invests where they have conviction that a business has potential to compound over the long-term. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2016 |
Ontario Securities Commission
 Ontario Securities Commission General GovernmentGovernment Regulates securities | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Young Presidents' Organization (Canada)
 Young Presidents' Organization (Canada) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as non-profit organization, which helps young chief executives to engage, learn, and grow | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Impression Ventures, Inc.
 Impression Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Impression Ventures seeks investment opportunities in companies located in North America. The firm targets companies operating in the field of the fintech sector. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 1 - 2 million. It also acts as a lead investor. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Ben Watsa
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Rideau Hall Foundation
 Rideau Hall Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a charitable organization that supports programs focused on learning, leadership and community-building solutions | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2020 |
Lissom Investment Management, Inc.
 Lissom Investment Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Lissom Investment Management employs a long-term, value-oriented investment approach. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2016 |
Cochran Caronia Waller
 Cochran Caronia Waller Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2005 |
Training of Ben Watsa
Experiences
Positions held
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Private companies
Connections
55
1st degree connections
10
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.
 Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides insurance and reinsurance services | Finance |
Cochran Caronia Waller
Cochran Caronia Waller Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Hillsdale College
 Hillsdale College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Young Presidents' Organization (Canada)
Young Presidents' Organization (Canada) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as non-profit organization, which helps young chief executives to engage, learn, and grow | Commercial Services |
Ontario Securities Commission
Ontario Securities Commission General GovernmentGovernment Regulates securities | Government |
Fairfax India Holdings Corp.
 Fairfax India Holdings Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Functions as a private equity fund | Finance |
Impression Ventures, Inc.
Impression Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Impression Ventures seeks investment opportunities in companies located in North America. The firm targets companies operating in the field of the fintech sector. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 1 - 2 million. It also acts as a lead investor. | Finance |
Rideau Hall Foundation
Rideau Hall Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a charitable organization that supports programs focused on learning, leadership and community-building solutions | Miscellaneous |
Lissom Investment Management, Inc.
Lissom Investment Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Lissom Investment Management employs a long-term, value-oriented investment approach. | Finance |
Marval Capital Ltd.
Marval Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Marval Capital invests in misunderstood and under-researched small and mid-cap companies around the globe. They use the value investing approach to identify companies. The firm invests where they have conviction that a business has potential to compound over the long-term. | Finance |
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