Donald R. Sobey
Director/Board Member at The Sobey Art Foundation
Net worth: 793 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Donald R.
Sobey is currently the Director of The Sobey Art Foundation, a Member of The Trilateral Commission, and a Member of the Tate Americas Foundation.
He was formerly the Chairman-Emeritus of Empire Co. Ltd.
from 1963 to 2015, Chairman of Maritime Telegraph & Telephone Co. Ltd., Chairman of The National Gallery of Canada Foundation, Director of The Toronto-Dominion Bank, Director-Supervisory Board of Alliance Atlantis Communications, Inc. from 1996 to 2009, Director of Trader Classified Media NV, Director of High Liner Foods, Inc., Director of Sobeys, Inc., Director of World Wildlife Fund (Canada), and a Member of the Order of Canada.
He received his undergraduate degree from Queen's University in 1957.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
EMPIRE CO LTD CLASS B
33.17% | 2023-07-06 | 32,553,758 ( 33.17% ) | 793 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Donald R. Sobey active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Trilateral Commission
 The Trilateral Commission Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Trilateral Commission operates a business policy-oriented forum. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Tate Americas Foundation | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Sobey Art Foundation
 The Sobey Art Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Sobey Art Foundation operates as an art foundation. The company was founded by Frank H. Sobey in 1981 and is headquartered in Stellarton, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Donald R. Sobey
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| EMPIRE COMPANY LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2015-09-09 |
Alliance Atlantis Communications, Inc.
 Alliance Atlantis Communications, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Alliance Atlantis Communications, Inc. produces and distributes television programming and motion pictures. Its channels include Showcase, Food Network, HGTV, Slice, History Television, Showcase Diva, BBC Canada, BBC Kids, National Geographic Channel, IFC, Discovery Health, and Fine Living. The company was founded by Michael I. M. MacMillan in 1985 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 2009-03-15 |
Order of Canada
 Order of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Order of Canada is an organization based in Ottawa, Canada. The organization is affiliated with the governor general of Canada, La gouverneure générale du. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| The National Gallery of Canada Foundation | Chairman | - |
| Maritime Telegraph & Telephone Co. Ltd. | Chairman | - |
Training of Donald R. Sobey
| Queen's University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| EMPIRE COMPANY LIMITED | Retail Trade |
| THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK | Finance |
| HIGH LINER FOODS INCORPORATED | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
Alliance Atlantis Communications, Inc.
Alliance Atlantis Communications, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Alliance Atlantis Communications, Inc. produces and distributes television programming and motion pictures. Its channels include Showcase, Food Network, HGTV, Slice, History Television, Showcase Diva, BBC Canada, BBC Kids, National Geographic Channel, IFC, Discovery Health, and Fine Living. The company was founded by Michael I. M. MacMillan in 1985 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Consumer Services |
Trader Classified Media NV
 Trader Classified Media NV Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Trader Classified Media NV provides classified advertising services in vehicles, real estate, employment, and general merchandise. The firm also provides services through the Internet, print, mobile technologies, and direct mail. The company was founded by John H. McCall MacBain in 1987 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. | Consumer Services |
Sobeys, Inc.
 Sobeys, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Sobeys, Inc. retails food and grocery items. It offers bakery, meat, seafood, cheese and deli, kitchen, grocery, and pharmacy products. The company was founded by John William Sobey in 1907 and is headquartered in Stellarton, Canada. | Retail Trade |
| Maritime Telegraph & Telephone Co. Ltd. | Communications |
The Trilateral Commission
The Trilateral Commission Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Trilateral Commission operates a business policy-oriented forum. | Commercial Services |
Order of Canada
Order of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Order of Canada is an organization based in Ottawa, Canada. The organization is affiliated with the governor general of Canada, La gouverneure générale du. | Commercial Services |
| The National Gallery of Canada Foundation | |
World Wildlife Fund (Canada)
 World Wildlife Fund (Canada) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services World Wildlife Fund (Canada) engages in promoting the preservation and protection of the environment and wildlife. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada. | Commercial Services |
| Tate Americas Foundation | |
The Sobey Art Foundation
The Sobey Art Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Sobey Art Foundation operates as an art foundation. The company was founded by Frank H. Sobey in 1981 and is headquartered in Stellarton, Canada. | Miscellaneous |
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