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Mr. John I.
Bitove is a Chairman at Bird Global, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer at Lumen Asset Management, Inc., a Managing Partner at PointNorth Capital, Inc., an Advisor at Maverix Private Equity, a Chairman at Bird Canada, Inc. and a Chief Executive Officer at Obelysk, Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at Telefilm Canada and The S'Cool Life Fund.
Mr. Bitove was previously employed as an Independent Director by Greektown Superholdings, Inc., an Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer by Priszm Income Fund, a President by Toronto Raptors Basketball Club, an Owner by 479 Kfc, an Executive Chairman by Data & Audio-Visual Enterprises Holdings, Inc., an Executive Chairman by Data & Audio-Visual Enterprises Wireless, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer by KEYreit, a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer by KIT, Inc., a Co-Founder by Selva Ventures LLC, and a Founder by The Air Canada Centre.
He also served on the board at Loon Energy, Inc. and Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc.
He received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and a graduate degree from the University of Windsor.
John Bitove active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BIRD GLOBAL, INC. | Chairman | 30/06/2023 |
Telefilm Canada
Telefilm Canada Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Develops and promotes canadian films | Director/Board Member | - |
Bird Canada, Inc.
Bird Canada, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as electric vehicle sharing platform | Founder | - |
Maverix Private Equity
Maverix Private Equity Investment ManagersFinance Maverix Private Equity invests in companies located in Canada and the United States with a revenue of USD 10 - 100 million. The firm targets companies with operations in the fields of healthcare & wellness, financial services, transportation & logistics, and retail sectors. It provides financing for growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 20 - 100 million. The firm acquires minority interests. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
PointNorth Capital, Inc.
PointNorth Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance PointNorth Capital invests in companies located in Canada. They focus on companies operating in variety of sectors. It provides debt & equity capital for special situation transactions. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2015 |
Obelysk, Inc.
Obelysk, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Obelysk invests in companies located in the Canada. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of technology services and communications. They provide capital on an equity, debt or subordinated debt capital requirements. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
The S'Cool Life Fund | Founder | - |
Lumen Asset Management, Inc.
Lumen Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Lumen Asset Management is a Toronto-based asset management firm specializing in fundamental change-at-the-margin equity strategies. They manage one long short equity fund for Canadian clients. | Chief Executive Officer | 26/11/2015 |
Former positions of John Bitove
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KEYreit
KEYreit Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT | Chief Executive Officer | 17/05/2013 |
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Training of John Bitove
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 22 |
|---|---|
Loon Energy, Inc.
Loon Energy, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Provides oil and gas exploration and extraction services | Energy Minerals |
Priszm Income Fund
Priszm Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
KEYreit
KEYreit Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT | Finance |
Greektown Superholdings, Inc.
Greektown Superholdings, Inc. Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Owns and operates hotels and casino gaming facilities | Consumer Services |
Indiana University
Indiana University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Windsor
University of Windsor Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Toronto Raptors Basketball Club
Toronto Raptors Basketball Club Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates and manages a basket ball team | Consumer Services |
Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc.
Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates satellite based radio stations | Consumer Services |
Obelysk, Inc.
Obelysk, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Obelysk invests in companies located in the Canada. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of technology services and communications. They provide capital on an equity, debt or subordinated debt capital requirements. | Finance |
KIT, Inc. | |
Telefilm Canada
Telefilm Canada Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Develops and promotes canadian films | Commercial Services |
Data & Audio-Visual Enterprises Holdings, Inc.
Data & Audio-Visual Enterprises Holdings, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireless mobile services | Communications |
Data & Audio-Visual Enterprises Wireless, Inc.
Data & Audio-Visual Enterprises Wireless, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireless telecommunications services | Communications |
479 Kfc | |
The S'Cool Life Fund | |
The Air Canada Centre
The Air Canada Centre Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Rents indoor sporting arena | Finance |
Lumen Asset Management, Inc.
Lumen Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Lumen Asset Management is a Toronto-based asset management firm specializing in fundamental change-at-the-margin equity strategies. They manage one long short equity fund for Canadian clients. | Finance |
PointNorth Capital, Inc.
PointNorth Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance PointNorth Capital invests in companies located in Canada. They focus on companies operating in variety of sectors. It provides debt & equity capital for special situation transactions. | Finance |
Selva Ventures LLC
Selva Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Selva Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on food, beverage, personal care, pet products and home goods. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Bird Canada, Inc.
Bird Canada, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as electric vehicle sharing platform | Technology Services |
Maverix Private Equity
Maverix Private Equity Investment ManagersFinance Maverix Private Equity invests in companies located in Canada and the United States with a revenue of USD 10 - 100 million. The firm targets companies with operations in the fields of healthcare & wellness, financial services, transportation & logistics, and retail sectors. It provides financing for growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 20 - 100 million. The firm acquires minority interests. | Finance |
Bird Global, Inc.
Bird Global, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Designs and manufactures electronic scooters and bikes | Consumer Durables |
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