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, and is now called the DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies.[4]

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.[5]

Philanthropy

As a philanthropist, Dan has donated millions to various charitable organizations including: $5 million to the Baycrest Centre Foundation;[6] $8 million to the Sunnybrook Foundation's Centre for High Risk Mothers & Babies;[7] and $350,000 to Ontario Wound Care Inc. for the hyperbaric oxygen treatment of diabetic wounds.[8]

On 7 April 2016, the School of Drama and Music at Queen's University was renamed the Dan School of Drama and Music in recognition of a $5-million donation from Dan, whose daughter is a graduate of the school's Drama program.[9]

Awards and recognition

Additional accolades for Dan include an honorary Doctorate of Laws Degree from Assumption University in 2008.[10]

References

  1. ↑ 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. Archived from the original on November 20, 2008. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
  2. ↑ "Aubrey Dan". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
  3. ↑ Francis, Diane (January 17, 2009). "Jersey Boys, showbiz and Aubrey Dan". National Post. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
  4. ↑ "DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies named in honour of Aubrey Dan".
  5. ↑ "Dancap Profile/Team". Dancap Private Equity Inc. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
  6. ↑ "$5-million gift to Baycrest honors father - Baycrest". Baycrest Center. Archived from the original on 2009-08-13. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
  7. ↑ Rush, Curtis (Feb 28, 2008). "Sunnybrook gets $8M gift". The Toronto Star. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
  8. ↑ "New clinic treats diabetic wounds, prevents amputations". CNW Group Ltd. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
  9. ↑ http://www.queensjournal.ca/story/2016-04-07/arts/school-of-drama-and-music-receives-5-million-donation/
  10. ↑ "Akshay Kumar Conferred PhD by Canada University". Daijiworld.com. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
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