Tawfiq Popatia

Director/Board Member at WESTJET AIRLINES LTD.

Net worth: 4 M $ as of 30/05/2026

51 year

77 connections

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Tawfiq Popatia currently serves as Director at WestJet Airlines Ltd., Advanced Integration Technology, Inc., and BBAM US LP.
Since 2007, Mr. Popatia has been with Onex Partners, holding the title of Co-Head Of Onex Partners since 2020.
Former roles include Director at Celestica, Inc. from 2017 to 2023; Independent Director at Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. from 2012 to 2015; Director at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.; Trustee at The International Assoc of Machinists & Aerospace Workers; Principal at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC; and Associate at Hellman & Friedman LLC from 2005 to 2007.
Education includes undergraduate studies at the University of British Columbia.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
ONEX CORPORATION 0.06%	02/06/2026	45,000 ( 0.06% )	4 M $	30/05/2026

Tawfiq Popatia active positions

Companies	Position	Start
WESTJET AIRLINES LTD.	Director/Board Member	-
Onex Partners Onex Partners Investment ManagersFinance Onex Partners invests in upper middle market companies located in North America and Europe with an EBITDA of greater than USD 30 million. The firm focuses on aerospace & aviation, business services, financial services and packaging & industrial services. It provides financing for buyout transactions with an investment size of more than USD 200 million. The firm also makes co-investments and takes controlling interest.	Investment Committee Member	31/12/2006
BBAM US LP BBAM US LP Investment ManagersFinance BBAM invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on the aircraft leasing sector. It provides investment for buyout transactions.	Director/Board Member	-
Advanced Integration Technology, Inc. Advanced Integration Technology, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Provides industrial automation and tooling services	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Tawfiq Popatia

Companies	Position	End
CELESTICA INC.	Director/Board Member	02/09/2023
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC.	Director/Board Member	21/04/2015
Hellman & Friedman LLC Hellman & Friedman LLC Investment ManagersFinance Hellman & Friedman invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 300 - 1000 million and acquires both minority and controlling positions.	Private Equity Analyst	30/12/2007
The International Assoc of Machinists & Aerospace Workers The International Assoc of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates labor union	Director/Board Member	-
ONEX CORPORATION	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Private companies	12
ONEX Corp. ONEX Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a private equity company which invests in several industries	Finance
Celestica, Inc. Celestica, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Provides electronics manufacturing, advanced technology and connectivity & cloud solutions	Electronic Technology
The International Assoc of Machinists & Aerospace Workers The International Assoc of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates labor union	Commercial Services
WestJet Airlines Ltd. WestJet Airlines Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Operates as an airline company for travel and business	Transportation
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Designs and manufactures aerostructures	Electronic Technology
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services	Finance
Hellman & Friedman LLC Hellman & Friedman LLC Investment ManagersFinance Hellman & Friedman invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 300 - 1000 million and acquires both minority and controlling positions.	Finance
Onex Partners Onex Partners Investment ManagersFinance Onex Partners invests in upper middle market companies located in North America and Europe with an EBITDA of greater than USD 30 million. The firm focuses on aerospace & aviation, business services, financial services and packaging & industrial services. It provides financing for buyout transactions with an investment size of more than USD 200 million. The firm also makes co-investments and takes controlling interest.	Finance
University of British Columbia University of British Columbia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufacturers aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms and business & regional jets	Electronic Technology
Advanced Integration Technology, Inc. Advanced Integration Technology, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Provides industrial automation and tooling services	Producer Manufacturing
BBAM US LP BBAM US LP Investment ManagersFinance BBAM invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on the aircraft leasing sector. It provides investment for buyout transactions.	Finance