Paul Jenkins
Net worth: 78 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Net worth: 78 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Founder of Communitech, Inc., Paul Thomas Jenkins currently holds the position of Chairman at Open Text Corp. and Chairman-Federal Centre of Excellence at Canadian Digital Media Network. Mr. Jenkins is also Chairman of World Wide Web Foundation, Commissioner for The Trilateral Commission, Member of Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council and Chairman-Canadian Operations at Atlantik-Bruecke eV and on the board of 5 other companies. In his past career he was Chairman-Defense Procurement Panel at Government of Canada and Chairman of National Research Council of Canada (a subsidiary of Government of Canada), Advisory Board Member at Walsingham Growth Partners and Chancellor at The University of Waterloo. He received a graduate degree from the University of Toronto, an undergraduate degree from McMaster University and an MBA from The Schulich School of Business.
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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| 2026-06-18 | 3,288,804 ( 1.36% ) | 78 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
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| OPEN TEXT CORPORATION | Chairman | 1997-12-31 |
First Ascent Ventures Management Inc
First Ascent Ventures Management Inc Investment ManagersFinance First Ascent Ventures invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements and also takes a seat on the board. | Chairman | - |
The Trilateral Commission
The Trilateral Commission Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates business policy-oriented forum | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
World Wide Web Foundation
World Wide Web Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Advocates digital equality | Chairman | - |
Ontario Global 100
Ontario Global 100 Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ontario Global 100 (OG100) is a private network for CEOs of mid-sized Ontario-based companies with at least five years of operation and revenues of $25 million or more. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. The organization provides peer-to-peer learning, expert-led programming, and exclusive events to support members in expanding from Ontario to international markets. Membership involves an interview, board approval, and a minimum three-year commitment, with flexible participation. OG100 hosts over 20 annual events, including monthly dialogues, workshops, quarterly sessions for C-suite executives, and an annual CEO summit. | Director/Board Member | - |
School of Public Policy & Governance
School of Public Policy & Governance Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Canadian Forces College Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Canadian International Council
Canadian International Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a organization that promotes research and dialogue on international affairs | Director/Board Member | 2009-08-17 |
C.D. Howe Institute
C.D. Howe Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as non profit research institute to raise living standards by fostering economically sound public policies | Director/Board Member | 2009-08-17 |
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| Private companies | 27 |
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BMC Software, Inc.
BMC Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides enterprise software, AI, cloud and data solutions | Technology Services |
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Co.
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Sells life insurance | Finance |
Open Text Corp.
Open Text Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops enterprise information management software | Technology Services |
TransAlta Corp.
TransAlta Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Engages in generation and distribution of gas and electricity | Utilities |
Manulife Financial Corp.
Manulife Financial Corp. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life, health insurance, annuities, pension, reinsurance and wealth management services | Finance |
Slater Steel, Inc.
Slater Steel, Inc. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures and markets specialty steel products | Non-Energy Minerals |
Government of Canada
Government of Canada SovereignGovernment Functions as a sovereign level government authority | Government |
University of Toronto
University of Toronto Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The University of Waterloo
The University of Waterloo Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
McMaster University
McMaster University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Walsingham Growth Partners
Walsingham Growth Partners Investment ManagersFinance Walsingham Growth Partners invests in companies located in Canada. The firm focuses on energy, environment and enterprise infrastructure smarttech. It provides financing in the form of debt and equity for growth stage capital requirements. | Finance |
The Trilateral Commission
The Trilateral Commission Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates business policy-oriented forum | Commercial Services |
Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council
Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research services | Commercial Services |
C.D. Howe Institute
C.D. Howe Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as non profit research institute to raise living standards by fostering economically sound public policies | Commercial Services |
Canadian International Council
Canadian International Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a organization that promotes research and dialogue on international affairs | Commercial Services |
Thomson Reuters Corp.
Thomson Reuters Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a content-driven technology company that provides professionals to navigate legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media environments | Technology Services |
National Research Council of Canada
National Research Council of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research & development | Commercial Services |
Communitech, Inc.
Communitech, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides information technology and services | Technology Services |
Canada's Tech Network
Canada's Tech Network Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and operates software platform for digital solutions | Technology Services |
World Wide Web Foundation
World Wide Web Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Advocates digital equality | Commercial Services |
Atlantik-Bruecke eV
Atlantik-Bruecke eV Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in promoting German-American understanding and athleticism | Commercial Services |
The Schulich School of Business
The Schulich School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
School of Public Policy & Governance
School of Public Policy & Governance Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Canadian Forces College Foundation | |
First Ascent Ventures Management Inc
First Ascent Ventures Management Inc Investment ManagersFinance First Ascent Ventures invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements and also takes a seat on the board. | Finance |
Business Council of Canada
Business Council of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates business council | Commercial Services |
Ontario Global 100
Ontario Global 100 Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ontario Global 100 (OG100) is a private network for CEOs of mid-sized Ontario-based companies with at least five years of operation and revenues of $25 million or more. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. The organization provides peer-to-peer learning, expert-led programming, and exclusive events to support members in expanding from Ontario to international markets. Membership involves an interview, board approval, and a minimum three-year commitment, with flexible participation. OG100 hosts over 20 annual events, including monthly dialogues, workshops, quarterly sessions for C-suite executives, and an annual CEO summit. | Commercial Services |
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