Brian Levitt
Director/Board Member at XEBEC ADSORPTION INC.
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 30/05/2025
Profile
Steven David "Steve" Levitt (born May 29, 1967) is an American economist known for his work in the field of crime, in particular on the link between legalized abortion and crime rates. Winner of the 2003 John Bates Clark Medal, he is currently the William B. Ogden Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago, director of the Becker Center on Chicago Price Theory at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He was co-editor of the Journal of Political Economy published by the University of Chicago Press until December 2007. He co-authored the best-selling book Freakonomics (2005) and its sequels SuperFreakonomics (2009) and Think Like a Freak (2014). He is a grand-nephew of Robert L. May, the lyricist of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. In 2009, Levitt co-founded TGG Group, a business band philanthropy consulting company. He was chosen as one of Time magazine's "100 People Who Shape Our World" in 2006.
Career
Levitt was born in 1967 and attended St. Paul Academy and Summit School, graduated from Harvard University in 1989 with his B.A. in economics summa cum laude, and received his Ph.D. in economics from MIT in 1994. He is currently the William B. Ogden Distinguished Service Professor and the director of The Becker Center on Price Theory at the University of Chicago. In 2003 he won the John Bates Clark Medal, awarded every two years by the American Economic Association to the most promising U.S. economist under the age of 40.
In April 2005 Levitt published his first book, Freakonomics (coauthored with Stephen J. Dubner), which became a New York Times bestseller. Levitt and Dubner also started a blog (). Levitt is an honorary professor at [University].
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Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/05/2024 | 29,125 ( 0% ) | 3 M $ | 30/05/2025 | |
| 30/01/2024 | 30,000 ( 0% ) | 2 M $ | 30/05/2025 |
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Brian Levitt active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| XEBEC ADSORPTION INC. | Director/Board Member | 10/08/2021 |
C.D. Howe Institute
 C.D. Howe Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services C.D. Howe Institute is a registered charity and an independent not-for-profit research institute based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company's mission is to raise living standards by fostering economically sound public policies. The Institute is widely considered to be the most influential think tank and a source of trusted policy intelligence. The company's research is nonpartisan, evidence-based, and subject to definitive expert review. The research area covers the impact of revenue-raising measures, fiscal balances and debts of governments, and the broad choices they make among major spending areas. The CEO of the company is William B. P. Robson. | Director/Board Member | - |
EVAH Corp.
 EVAH Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services EVAH Corp. develops animal health technologies. The company is based in Montréal, Canada. The Canadian company was founded in 2020 by Michel Fortin, Nicole Blanchard. Michel Fortin has been the CEO since 2020. | Director/Board Member | - |
Bishop's University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Judicial Compensation & Benefits Commission of Canada | Chairman | - |
Charles Schwab Corp. /Custody/
 Charles Schwab Corp. /Custody/ Investment ManagersFinance Part of The Charles Schwab Corp., Charles Schwab Corp. /Custody/ offers small business solutions for retirement plans and investing accounts. The American company provides a range of services to help manage finances, including smart beta ETFs, with information on their benefits, risks, and associated rules. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Brian Levitt
| Companies | Position | End |
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| CHARLES SCHWAB | Director/Board Member | 11/02/2025 |
| THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK | Chairman | 31/01/2024 |
| DOMTAR CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 29/11/2021 |
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Training of Brian Levitt
University of Toronto | Graduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK | Finance |
| BCE INC. | Communications |
| CHARLES SCHWAB | Finance |
| XEBEC ADSORPTION INC. | Commercial Services |
| Private companies | 18 |
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Domtar Corp.
 Domtar Corp. Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Domtar Corp. engages in the design, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of fiber-based products, which includes communication papers, specialty and packaging papers, and absorbent hygiene products. It operates through the Pulp and Paper segment, which is involved in the design, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of communication, specialty and packaging papers, as well as softwood, fluff, and hardwood market pulp. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Fort Mill, SC. | Process Industries |
Cossette, Inc.
 Cossette, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cossette, Inc. provides communication planning, research and marketing services. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Montréal Museum of Fine Arts
 Montréal Museum of Fine Arts Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Montréal Museum of Fine Arts operates as an art museum. The firm is a member of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), the Canadian Museums Association (CMA), the Société des musées du Québec (SMQ), Tourisme Montréal and Culture Montréal and the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal. The company is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. | Consumer Services |
The Bell Telephone Company of Canada
 The Bell Telephone Company of Canada Major 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 |
Telesat Canada Ltd.
 Telesat Canada Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Telesat Canada Ltd. provides satellite communications and space systems services. The firm offers data and telecom, mobility, universal connectivity, video, and consulting solutions. The company was founded in1969 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Communications |
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
 Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP provides legal services. It offers services in the areas of business law, commercial property, communications and media, trade, construction & infrastructure, corporate finance, and intellectual property. The company was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Toronto, ON. | Commercial Services |
Imasco Ltd.
 Imasco Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of British American Tobacco plc, Imasco Ltd. is a Canadian company that engages in the manufacturing of tobacco products. The company is based in Montréal, Canada. Imasco was acquired by The Toronto-Dominion Bank on February 18, 2000 for $7,264.34 million. | Distribution Services |
Domtar, Inc.
 Domtar, Inc. Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Domtar, Inc. manufactures paper, pulp and forest products. The company manufactures business papers, commercial printing, publication and technical specialty papers. The company is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. | Process Industries |
Alcan, Inc.
 Alcan, Inc. AluminumNon-Energy Minerals Alcan Inc. produces aluminum products and packaging materials. The company controls 13% of the world's aluminum production capacity. It mines bauxite (aluminum ore) and makes and recycles aluminum sheet, foil, wire and cable, and extrusions (doors, windows, auto parts). It also generates hydroelectric power and makes aluminum-related specialty chemicals and packaging products. It is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Repsol Oil & Gas Canada, Inc.
 Repsol Oil & Gas Canada, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Repsol Oil & Gas Canada, Inc. engages in the business of exploration, development, production and marketing of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids. The company was founded on December 14,1982 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Process Industries |
C.D. Howe Institute
C.D. Howe Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services C.D. Howe Institute is a registered charity and an independent not-for-profit research institute based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company's mission is to raise living standards by fostering economically sound public policies. The Institute is widely considered to be the most influential think tank and a source of trusted policy intelligence. The company's research is nonpartisan, evidence-based, and subject to definitive expert review. The research area covers the impact of revenue-raising measures, fiscal balances and debts of governments, and the broad choices they make among major spending areas. The CEO of the company is William B. P. Robson. | Commercial Services |
Fednav Ltd.
 Fednav Ltd. Marine ShippingTransportation Fedna Ltd. provides dry-bulk shipping service. It offers ship owning, ship chartering, marine transportation, ice navigation, warehousing, and logistics services. The company was founded on September 7, 1944 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Transportation |
Judicial Compensation & Benefits Commission of Canada | |
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.
 TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. engages in the provision of securities brokerage services and related technology-based financial services. It offers the following products and services to retail clients: touch-tone trading, trading over the internet, unlimited streaming, free real-time quotes, extended trading hours, direct access to market destinations and commitment ton the speed of order execution. The company was founded by John Joe Ricketts in 1971 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE. | Finance |
Stelco Holdings, Inc.
 Stelco Holdings, Inc. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Stelco Holdings, Inc. engages in the production and sale of steel products. Its products include Pig Iron Ingots, Stelco Hot Roll Products Overview, Coated Products, Cold Rolled Products, Hot Roll Automotive,Stelmax 50/60, Stelmax 80, Stelmax 90, Stelmax 100,Stelmax 780, Stelmax 980 DP, Stelmax 1180 MP, Stelmax 1300 M, and Stelmax 1500 M. The company was founded on September 25, 2017, and is headquartered in Hamilton, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Stelco, Inc. (Canada)
 Stelco, Inc. (Canada) SteelNon-Energy Minerals Stelco, Inc. manufactured steel products. It offered hot and cold rolled, coated bar, and sustainability products. The company was founded in 1910 and was headquartered in Hamilton, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
EVAH Corp.
EVAH Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services EVAH Corp. develops animal health technologies. The company is based in Montréal, Canada. The Canadian company was founded in 2020 by Michel Fortin, Nicole Blanchard. Michel Fortin has been the CEO since 2020. | Technology Services |
Charles Schwab Corp. /Custody/
Charles Schwab Corp. /Custody/ Investment ManagersFinance Part of The Charles Schwab Corp., Charles Schwab Corp. /Custody/ offers small business solutions for retirement plans and investing accounts. The American company provides a range of services to help manage finances, including smart beta ETFs, with information on their benefits, risks, and associated rules. | Finance |
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