Aubrey Dan
Aubrey Dan, (born October 4, 1963) is a Canadian businessman and philanthropist as well as a producer and impresario.[1][2] He is the son of Leslie Dan, a Canadian entrepreneur and founder of the generic pharmaceutical manufacturer Novopharm.[3] He graduated from the University of Western Ontario and received a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies. The department was later renamed after Aubrey Dan in 2006, now called DAN Management.
Business ventures
According to the Dancap website, Dan founded a number of companies under the Dancap moniker including: Dancap Private Equity, Dancap Global Asset Management, Dancap Productions and Dancap Catering.[4]
Philanthropy
As a philanthropist, Dan has donated millions to various charitable organizations including: $5 million to the Baycrest Centre Foundation;[5] $8 million to the Sunnybrook Foundation’s Centre for High Risk Mothers & Babies;[6] and $350,000 to Ontario Wound Care Inc. for the hyperbaric oxygen treatment of diabetic wounds.[7]
Awards and recognition
Additional accolades for Dan include an honorary Doctorate of Laws Degree from Assumption University in 2008.[8]
References
- ↑ Nayman, Adam (June 2008). "T.O.’s newest theatre mogul on his battle with Mirvish, his favourite musical and why he loves to call North York home". postcitymagazines.com. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
- ↑ "Aubrey Dan". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
- ↑ Francis, Diane (January 17, 2009). "Jersey Boys, showbiz and Aubrey Dan". National Post. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
- ↑ "Dancap Profile/Team". Dancap Private Equity Inc. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
- ↑ "$5-million gift to Baycrest honors father - Baycrest". Baycrest Center. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
- ↑ Rush, Curtis (Feb 28, 2008). "Sunnybrook gets $8M gift". The Toronto Star. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
- ↑ "New clinic treats diabetic wounds, prevents amputations". CNW Group Ltd. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
- ↑ "Akshay Kumar Conferred PhD by Canada University". Daijiworld.com. Retrieved 2009-05-08.