Prem Watsa
Prem Watsa CM (born 5 August 1950) is an Indian-Canadian billionaire businessman who is the founder, chairman, and chief executive of Fairfax Financial Holdings, based in Toronto. He has been called the "Canadian Warren Buffett." He was awarded the fourth highest civilian award of India, Padma Shri, in January 2020.
Prem Watsa | |
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| 9th Chancellor of the University of Waterloo | |
| In office 2009–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Lazaridis |
| Succeeded by | Tom Jenkins |
| President/Vice Chancellor | David Johnston |
| Chairman of Fairfax Financial Holdings | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 August 1950 Hyderabad, Hyderabad State (present-day Telangana), India |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Businessman |
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