James Grenon
James Grenon is a Canadian billionaire and the founder of Calgary-based investment firm Tom Capital Management. He gained attention in 2023 after acquiring a significant stake in NZME, the publisher of the NZ Herald and owner of Newstalk ZB. Grenon has also been involved in alternative media ventures in New Zealand, including The Centrist and NZNE, which aim to challenge mainstream media narratives. His financial activities and legal battles with the Canada Revenue Agency have further placed him in the spotlight.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 2 | 4.50 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,223 | $210,000 | 184$ |
| Totals | 2 | 4,822,233 | 4,223 | $210,000 | 184$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
James Grenon is attempting to take over NZME and influence its editorial direction.
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New Zealand:
James Grenon is mentioned in relation to a previous associate of Roger Colman.
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New Zealand:
The broadcaster and publisher had earlier named six nominations associated with major shareholders James Grenon and Osmium Partners who are vying to become board directors at the annual meeting on April 29.
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New Zealand:
James 'Jim' Grenon is a new Canadian billionaire shareholder of NZME who proposed to remove the current board.
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New Zealand:
Auckland-based Canadian billionaire James Grenon has taken a 9.3% shareholding in NZME.
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New Zealand:
James Grenon is a Canadian billionaire who took a substantial stake in NZME, the publisher of NZ Herald.
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