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Jo Zurel
Chairman at
FORTIS INC.
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Mr. Jo M.
Zurel, CPA, is a Chairman at Fortis, Inc., an Independent Director at Highland Copper Co., Inc., an Independent Director at Major Drilling Group International, Inc., a Partner at Wave Venture Partners, Inc. and a Partner at East Coast Venture Capital, Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at Highland Copper Co., Inc., Major Drilling Group International, Inc. and Dr. H.
Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation.
Mr. Zurel was previously employed as a Co-Founder by Puddle Pond Resources, Inc., a Chairman by Newfoundland Power, Inc., an Independent Director by Fronteer Gold, Inc., a President by Stonebridge Capital Inc (Newfoundland), a President by Stonebridge Capital, Inc., a Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President by CHC Helicopter Corp., and a Chairman by Atlantic Provinces Economic Council.
He also served on the board at Sustainable Development Technology Canada, Fronteer Development Group, Inc., Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Institute of Corporate Directors and Propel ICT, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from Dalhousie University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 10,000 ( 0% ) | 553 300 $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2025-11-09 | 3,279,850 ( 0.44% ) | 406 701 $ | 2026-05-30 | |
Empire Co. Ltd.
 Empire Co. Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Engages in food retailing and corporate investment activities 0.01% | 2026-04-12 | 7,000 ( 0.01% ) | 247 100 $ | 2026-05-30 |
| 2026-04-12 | 11,600 ( 0.01% ) | 143 550 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Jo Zurel active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MAJOR DRILLING GROUP INTERNATIONAL INC. | Director/Board Member | 2007-08-31 |
| HIGHLAND COPPER COMPANY INC. | Director/Board Member | 2022-12-13 |
| FORTIS INC. | Chairman | 2022-12-31 |
Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation
 Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to supporting cancer patients and their families within Newfoundland and Labrador. The private company is based in St. John's, Canada. It raises funds to enhance cancer care by supporting four cancer centres—in St. John's, Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor, and Corner Brook—and affiliated chemotherapy infusion sites. Donations fund advanced cancer treatment and comfort equipment, oncology education for healthcare staff, and patient and family support programs. The foundation offers various giving options, including memorial donations, celebration gifts, monthly giving, and planned giving, with donors receiving annual charitable tax receipts. Its website provides resources such as news, events, reports, member login, and a shop. | Director/Board Member | - |
East Coast Venture Capital, Inc.
 East Coast Venture Capital, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous East Coast Venture Capital, Inc. is a private company based in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Wave Venture Partners, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2005-12-31 |
Former positions of Jo Zurel
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Sustainable Development Technology Canada
 Sustainable Development Technology Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides fund services which supports Canadian clean-tech projects and coach the companies | Director/Board Member | 2024-05-31 |
Stonebridge Capital, Inc.
 Stonebridge Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance SBC is an active manager which invests in promising growth companies at all development stages across a range of sectors including consumer goods, value-added manufacturing, media & entertainment, healthcare, financial services, business services, real estate, oil & gas exploration. Their geographic focus is on East Asia including South Korea, China, and Japan. | President | 2019-02-28 |
Stonebridge Capital Inc (Newfoundland) | President | 2019-02-28 |
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Training of Jo Zurel
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Connections
59
1st degree connections
18
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 18 |
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CHC Helicopters Canada, Inc.
 CHC Helicopters Canada, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Provides transport, SAR, EMS, maintenance, repair, overhaul and training services | Transportation |
East Coast Venture Capital, Inc.
East Coast Venture Capital, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous East Coast Venture Capital, Inc. is a private company based in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous |
Major Drilling Group International, Inc.
 Major Drilling Group International, Inc. Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Provides drilling services for mining and minerals industry | Industrial Services |
Newfoundland Power, Inc.
 Newfoundland Power, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Generates, transmits and distributes electricity | Utilities |
Fronteer Development Group, Inc.
 Fronteer Development Group, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Mines for mineral | Non-Energy Minerals |
Highland Copper Co., Inc.
 Highland Copper Co., Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in copper and other mineral exploration | Non-Energy Minerals |
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
 Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Investment ManagersFinance CPP Investments actively buy and sell public and private investments to build a diversified global portfolio that maximizes long-term returns. The firm invests across all major asset classes: public equities, private equities, real estate, infrastructure and fixed income instruments. | Finance |
Fortis, Inc.
 Fortis, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Generates and distributes electricity | Utilities |
Dalhousie University
 Dalhousie University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Institute of Corporate Directors
 Institute of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills | Commercial Services |
Atlantic Provinces Economic Council
 Atlantic Provinces Economic Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic development services | Commercial Services |
Wave Venture Partners, Inc. | |
Stonebridge Capital, Inc.
Stonebridge Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance SBC is an active manager which invests in promising growth companies at all development stages across a range of sectors including consumer goods, value-added manufacturing, media & entertainment, healthcare, financial services, business services, real estate, oil & gas exploration. Their geographic focus is on East Asia including South Korea, China, and Japan. | Finance |
Fronteer Gold, Inc.
 Fronteer Gold, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Mines and produces gold | Non-Energy Minerals |
Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation
Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to supporting cancer patients and their families within Newfoundland and Labrador. The private company is based in St. John's, Canada. It raises funds to enhance cancer care by supporting four cancer centres—in St. John's, Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor, and Corner Brook—and affiliated chemotherapy infusion sites. Donations fund advanced cancer treatment and comfort equipment, oncology education for healthcare staff, and patient and family support programs. The foundation offers various giving options, including memorial donations, celebration gifts, monthly giving, and planned giving, with donors receiving annual charitable tax receipts. Its website provides resources such as news, events, reports, member login, and a shop. | Commercial Services |
Propel ICT, Inc.
 Propel ICT, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in collecting funds from IT firms for technology start-up ventures | Commercial Services |
Sustainable Development Technology Canada
Sustainable Development Technology Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides fund services which supports Canadian clean-tech projects and coach the companies | Commercial Services |
Stonebridge Capital Inc (Newfoundland) |
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