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James Roche
Chairman at
BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC.
Net worth: 497 850 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Founder of Alcatel Networks Corp., Tundra Semiconductor Corp. and Stratford Managers Corp., James Norman Roche is an entrepreneur and businessperson who has been the head of 8 different companies and presently holds the position of Non-Executive Chairman for Ballard Power Systems, Inc., Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer for ThinkRF Corp. and President & Chief Executive Officer of Stratford Managers Corp. Mr. Roche is also on the board of Information Services Corp., Ocean Networks Canada and Purefacts Financial Solutions, Inc. and Chairman of Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Inc. He previously was Chairman of Aonix Advanced Materials Corp., President & Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Microelectronics Corp., General Manager for Newbridge Networks, Inc., President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Tundra Semiconductor Corp., Chief Operating Officer at Sidense Corp. and President & Chief Executive Officer at CANARIE, Inc. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts, a graduate degree from Babson College and an undergraduate degree from Queen's University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-14 | 50,000 ( 0.02% ) | 314 500 $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2026-04-14 | 5,000 ( 0.03% ) | 183 350 $ | 2026-05-30 |
James Roche active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC. | Chairman | 2018-06-06 |
| INFORMATION SERVICES CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2021-05-11 |
ThinkRF Corp.
 ThinkRF Corp. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Provides reconfigurable RF receivers for applications | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-11-19 |
Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario
 Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates as a pediatric hospital | Director/Board Member | - |
CHEO Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Elentra Corp.
 Elentra Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a health sciences education platform | Chairman | - |
Invest Ottawa
 Invest Ottawa Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Delivers economic development programs and initiatives that generate and accelerate entrepreneurial momentum | Director/Board Member | - |
PureFacts Financial Solutions, Inc.
 PureFacts Financial Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides revenue management SaaS solutions for investment industry | Director/Board Member | 2019-04-30 |
Ocean Networks Canada
 Ocean Networks Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates ocean observatories for sciences | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of James Roche
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Positions held
Active
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
60
1st degree connections
26
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 26 |
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Alcatel Networks Corp.
 Alcatel Networks Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Designs and provides networking solutions | Technology Services |
Quarterhill, Inc.
 Quarterhill, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides technology licensing and interconnection of devices for mobile applications | Commercial Services |
Tundra Semiconductor Corp.
 Tundra Semiconductor Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Designs, develops, and supports bus bridging semiconductors | Electronic Technology |
Aztech Innovations, Inc.
 Aztech Innovations, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Engages in clean technology and energy conservation | Producer Manufacturing |
Information Services Corp.
 Information Services Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides registry and information services | Commercial Services |
Queen's University
 Queen's University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Babson College
 Babson College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Massachusetts
 University of Massachusetts Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Fidus Systems, Inc.
 Fidus Systems, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Provides electronic and embedded system design services | Electronic Technology |
CANARIE, Inc.
 CANARIE, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides digital infrastructure, research networks and applications | Commercial Services |
Canadian Microelectronics Corp.
 Canadian Microelectronics Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and manages Canada's national design network | Technology Services |
Sidense Corp.
 Sidense Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory intellectual property | Electronic Technology |
Newbridge Networks, Inc. | |
Ballard Power Systems, Inc.
 Ballard Power Systems, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Provides clean energy fuel cell products | Producer Manufacturing |
Ross Video Ltd.
 Ross Video Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides live video production technology solutions | Consumer Services |
Stratford Managers Corp.
 Stratford Managers Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management consulting services | Commercial Services |
Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Inc.
 Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates children's hospital | Health Services |
ThinkRF Corp.
ThinkRF Corp. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Provides reconfigurable RF receivers for applications | Electronic Technology |
Invest Ottawa
Invest Ottawa Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Delivers economic development programs and initiatives that generate and accelerate entrepreneurial momentum | Commercial Services |
Ocean Networks Canada
Ocean Networks Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates ocean observatories for sciences | Commercial Services |
Aonix Advanced Materials Corp.
 Aonix Advanced Materials Corp. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Manufactures thermoplastic composite materials and manufacturing systems | Producer Manufacturing |
PureFacts Financial Solutions, Inc.
PureFacts Financial Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides revenue management SaaS solutions for investment industry | Technology Services |
Wi-LAN, Inc.
 Wi-LAN, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops and licenses patented technologies and other intellectual property | Commercial Services |
Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates as a pediatric hospital | Health Services |
Elentra Corp.
Elentra Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a health sciences education platform | Technology Services |
CHEO Foundation |
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