Prashant Pathak
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Prashant Pathak is an Indo-Canadian investor
, businessman and philanthropist
based in Toronto
. He is Managing Partner of ReichmannHauer Capital Partners, a business building oriented principal investing and private equity firm based in Toronto. He along with Philip Reichmann and Frank Hauer launched the business in 2006. His partners were part of the leadership that built the original Olympia & York commercial real estate empire, which developed landmark properties such as Toronto's First Canadian Place
and London's Canary Wharf
. The firm recently successfully exited from Black Photo Corporation
that has over 116 premium stores across Canada. The company was purchased from Fujifilm
in 2007 and sold to Telus
corp. in 2010. Previous to this, Pathak was very early elected as a Partner at McKinsey & Company
, where he was leader of the North American Telecom Practice, the Financial Services Practices and also a leader of the Canadian Strategy & Corporate Finance Practice.
from The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and a MBA from INSEAD
with Distinction. He also completed a diploma in Fuzzy Logic from IIT Kanpur.
2011, Pathak was a speaker at the Interactive Panel Discussion on Engaging 'Global Indians'. He suggested that, to understand the Global Indians, one should study (1.) Monarch (butterfly) (multi-generation round trip between south and north America), (2.) Blue Wildebeest
(survival of blue wildebeest over the black wildebeest that are extinct now), and the (3.) Bees (how they are essential for existence of human life by being the pollination agent for plants). He described this approach as the "Three-B" approach to understanding how to engage the 'Global Indians'.
to the BDC
board. BDC is crown corporation financial institution wholly owned by the Government of Canada. He also sits on the Board of the North York General Hospital a leading multi-site regional teaching hospital servicing people in north central Toronto and southern York Region. He was named as one of "Canada's Top 40 Under 40" in 2009 by Caldwell Partners. In 2009, Pathak was named to Rediff India Abroad's "Power List".
Investor
An investor is a party that makes an investment into one or more categories of assets --- equity, debt securities, real estate, currency, commodity, derivatives such as put and call options, etc...
, businessman and philanthropist
Philanthropist
A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes...
based in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
. He is Managing Partner of ReichmannHauer Capital Partners, a business building oriented principal investing and private equity firm based in Toronto. He along with Philip Reichmann and Frank Hauer launched the business in 2006. His partners were part of the leadership that built the original Olympia & York commercial real estate empire, which developed landmark properties such as Toronto's First Canadian Place
First Canadian Place
First Canadian Place is a skyscraper in the financial district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at the northwest corner of King and Bay streets, and is the location of the Toronto headquarters of the Bank of Montreal. At , it is Canada's tallest skyscraper and the 15th tallest building in North America...
and London's Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is a major business district located in London, United Kingdom. It is one of London's two main financial centres, alongside the traditional City of London, and contains many of the UK's tallest buildings, including the second-tallest , One Canada Square...
. The firm recently successfully exited from Black Photo Corporation
Black Photo Corporation
The Black Photo Corporation and its French-language counterpart Astral Photo, are a large Canada-wide retailer of photo-related products and photofinishing services. It is headquartered in Markham, Ontario and has 113 stores across Canada.-Ownership:...
that has over 116 premium stores across Canada. The company was purchased from Fujifilm
Fujifilm
is a multinational photography and imaging company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.Fujifilm's principal activities are the development, production, sale and servicing of color photographic film, digital cameras, photofinishing equipment, color paper, photofinishing chemicals, medical imaging...
in 2007 and sold to Telus
TELUS
Telus is a national telecommunications company in Canada that provides a wide range of telecommunications products and services including internet access, voice, entertainment, video, and satellite television. The company is based in Burnaby, British Columbia, part of Greater Vancouver...
corp. in 2010. Previous to this, Pathak was very early elected as a Partner at McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Company, Inc. is a global management consulting firm that focuses on solving issues of concern to senior management. McKinsey serves as an adviser to many businesses, governments, and institutions...
, where he was leader of the North American Telecom Practice, the Financial Services Practices and also a leader of the Canadian Strategy & Corporate Finance Practice.
Education
Pathak holds a B.Tech degree in Electrical EngineeringElectrical engineering
Electrical engineering is a field of engineering that generally deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. The field first became an identifiable occupation in the late nineteenth century after commercialization of the electric telegraph and electrical...
from The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and a MBA from INSEAD
INSEAD
INSEAD is an international graduate business school and research institution. It has campuses in Europe , Asia , and the Middle East , as well as a research center in Israel...
with Distinction. He also completed a diploma in Fuzzy Logic from IIT Kanpur.
Philanthropy
Pathak is engaged with several community and public causes. He helps run a Social Venture Capital Fund initiative, Project Beyshick, that nurtures prosperity and financial independence amongst First Nations communities and individuals by encouraging and mentoring entrepreneurial efforts. He is also involved with Unicef Canada's $3-million HIV/AIDS program campaign.Philosophy
At the PBD CanadaPravasi Bharatiya Divas
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas , is celebrated in India on 9 January each year to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community to the development of India. The day commemorates the arrival of Mahatama Gandhi in India from South Africa...
2011, Pathak was a speaker at the Interactive Panel Discussion on Engaging 'Global Indians'. He suggested that, to understand the Global Indians, one should study (1.) Monarch (butterfly) (multi-generation round trip between south and north America), (2.) Blue Wildebeest
Wildebeest
The wildebeest , also called the gnu is an antelope of the genus Connochaetes. It is a hooved mammal...
(survival of blue wildebeest over the black wildebeest that are extinct now), and the (3.) Bees (how they are essential for existence of human life by being the pollination agent for plants). He described this approach as the "Three-B" approach to understanding how to engage the 'Global Indians'.
Appointments & Awards
Pathak is appointee of the Government of CanadaGovernment of Canada
The Government of Canada, formally Her Majesty's Government, is the system whereby the federation of Canada is administered by a common authority; in Canadian English, the term can mean either the collective set of institutions or specifically the Queen-in-Council...
to the BDC
Business Development Bank of Canada
The Business Development Bank of Canada is a crown corporation financial institution wholly owned by the Government of Canada. BDC plays a leadership role in delivering financial and consulting services to Canadian small business, with a particular focus on technology and exporting.BDC's debt...
board. BDC is crown corporation financial institution wholly owned by the Government of Canada. He also sits on the Board of the North York General Hospital a leading multi-site regional teaching hospital servicing people in north central Toronto and southern York Region. He was named as one of "Canada's Top 40 Under 40" in 2009 by Caldwell Partners. In 2009, Pathak was named to Rediff India Abroad's "Power List".