Tawfiq Popatia
Director/Board Member at WESTJET AIRLINES LTD.
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Tawfiq Popatia is currently a Senior Managing Director at ONEX Corp., a Director at WestJet Airlines Ltd., a Director at Advanced Integration Technology, Inc., a Director at BBAM US LP, and the CO-Head Of Onex Partners at Onex Partners.
Previously, he was a Director at Celestica, Inc. from 2017 to 2023, an Independent Director at Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. from 2012 to 2015, a Director at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a Trustee at The International Assoc of Machinists & Aerospace Workers, and a Principal at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC.
He also worked as an Associate at Hellman & Friedman LLC from 2005 to 2007.
Mr. Popatia completed his undergraduate degree at the University of British Columbia.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ONEX CORPORATION
0.04% | 2024-02-14 | 28,894 ( 0.04% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Tawfiq Popatia active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ONEX CORPORATION | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2007-08-31 |
| WESTJET AIRLINES LTD. | Director/Board Member | - |
Onex Partners
 Onex Partners Investment ManagersFinance Onex Partners (Onex Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of ONEX Corp. founded in 1984. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with offices in New York, New Jersey, Boston and London. | Investment Committee Member | 2006-12-31 |
BBAM US LP
 BBAM US LP Investment ManagersFinance BBAM US LP provides commercial aircraft leasing, financing and management services. It offers asset management services to leasing companies, aviation investors and financial institutions. The firm offers its services to the government and private sectors. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Advanced Integration Technology, Inc.
 Advanced Integration Technology, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Advanced Integration Technology, Inc. operates as an industrial automation and tooling company. It offers AGVs, automated systems for part to part assembly, circumferential driller, laser indexing systems, NCDJ, and positioning system solutions. The company was founded by Ed Chalupa in 1992 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Tawfiq Popatia
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CELESTICA | Director/Board Member | 2023-09-02 |
| SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2015-04-21 |
Hellman & Friedman LLC
 Hellman & Friedman LLC Investment ManagersFinance Hellman & Friedman LLC (Hellman & Friedman) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by Warren Hellman and Tully Friedman. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Private Equity Analyst | 2007-12-30 |
The International Assoc of Machinists & Aerospace Workers
 The International Assoc of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers operates labor union. . The firm offers job security, and pension & health-care plans. It represents workers in the air transport, aerospace, metalworking, machinery, manufacturing, and automotive industries. . The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Upper Marlboro, MD. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Tawfiq Popatia
| University of British Columbia | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| ONEX CORPORATION | Finance |
| CELESTICA | Electronic Technology |
| SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC. | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 8 |
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The International Assoc of Machinists & Aerospace Workers
The International Assoc of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers operates labor union. . The firm offers job security, and pension & health-care plans. It represents workers in the air transport, aerospace, metalworking, machinery, manufacturing, and automotive industries. . The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Upper Marlboro, MD. | Commercial Services |
WestJet Airlines Ltd.
 WestJet Airlines Ltd. AirlinesTransportation WestJet Airlines Ltd. engages in the provision of passenger air transportation services. It offers scheduled flights, vacation packages, travel insurance, and cargo handling. The company was founded by Clive J. Beddoe, Mark Hill, Thomas W. Morgan, and Donald James Bell on June 27, 1994 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Transportation |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry. | Finance |
Hellman & Friedman LLC
Hellman & Friedman LLC Investment ManagersFinance Hellman & Friedman LLC (Hellman & Friedman) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by Warren Hellman and Tully Friedman. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Onex Partners
Onex Partners Investment ManagersFinance Onex Partners (Onex Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of ONEX Corp. founded in 1984. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with offices in New York, New Jersey, Boston and London. | Finance |
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
 Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. engages in designing and manufacturing aerostructures for both commercial and defense aircraft. Its products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components. It also provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS. | Electronic Technology |
Advanced Integration Technology, Inc.
Advanced Integration Technology, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Advanced Integration Technology, Inc. operates as an industrial automation and tooling company. It offers AGVs, automated systems for part to part assembly, circumferential driller, laser indexing systems, NCDJ, and positioning system solutions. The company was founded by Ed Chalupa in 1992 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Electronic Technology |
BBAM US LP
BBAM US LP Investment ManagersFinance BBAM US LP provides commercial aircraft leasing, financing and management services. It offers asset management services to leasing companies, aviation investors and financial institutions. The firm offers its services to the government and private sectors. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
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