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Stephen Jarislowsky

Canada 100 years old Self-Made

Overview

Source of Wealth: Money management
Industry: Finance & Investments
Residence: Montreal
Organization: Cofounder and Chairman at Jarislowsky & Fraser
Education: Cornell University (Bachelor of Arts/Science)
Harvard University (Master of Business Administration)
The University of Chicago (Master of Arts)
Marital Status: Married
Children: 3

Assets

Bank of Nova Scotia

8,905,000 shares @ -

-

BNS-CA

Biography

Stephen Jarislowsky made the bulk of his fortune at the helm of Jarislowsky Fraser, the investment management firm he founded in 1955.

He stepped down as CEO in 2012 but remains chairman emeritus of the company and president of the Jarislowsky Foundation.

Canadian bank Scotiabank bought Jarislowsky Fraser for about $750 million in stock and cash in April 2018.

He owns a sizable art collection that is largely comprised of Canadian art, but also includes Chinese jade and French impressionism.

About

Jarislowsky owns the 2,000-acre Marina Island in the Strait of Georgia near Vancouver.

A longtime supporter of business ethics and shareholder rights, Jarislowsky cofounded the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance in 2002 and is an honorary director.