AKA V. Prem Watsa

Born: 1950
Birthplace: Hyderabad, India

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Asian/Indian
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Business

Nationality: Canada
Executive summary: Founder, Fairfax Financial Holdings

Wife: Nalini (two daughters, one son)
Son: Ben

    High School: Hyderabad Public School
    University: BS Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (1971)
    University: MBA, University of Western Ontario (1972)
    Administrator: Chancellor, University of Waterloo (2009-)

    Fairfax Financial Holdings Founder and CEO (1985-)
    GW Asset Management VP (1983-84)
    Confederation Life Investment Counsel to VP (1974-83)
    Member of the Board of Fairfax Financial Holdings (as Chairman, 1985-)
    Member of the Board of ICICI Bank, Ltd.
    Member of the Board of Research In Motion (2012-)
    Hospital for Children, Toronto Trustee
    Royal Ontario Museum Foundation Trustee

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