Jim Grenon

Jim Grenon

investor Canada

Jim Grenon is a billionaire investor and the founder of Calgary-based investment firm Tom Capital Management. He has been in the news for his significant shareholding in NZME, the owner of the New Zealand Herald, where he has proposed changes to the board of directors, seeking to influence the company’s future direction. Grenon, who moved to New Zealand in 2012, has a background in corporate finance and tax law, and he has been involved in various media ventures, including The Centrist. His wealth and legal battles over tax issues in Canada have also garnered attention.

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New Zealand New Zealand: Jim Grenon is funding Julian Batchelor’s defamation case against TVNZ. 5

John Campbell Ingrid Hipkiss Corin Dann Paul Thompson Jim Mather Lloyd Burr Pip Keane Brodie Kane Gracie Hitchcock Caitlin Marett Julian Batchelor Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa Peter Williams David Clark Frankie Coulter Mark Stirton Sarah Williams Ben Gibb
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: John Campbell’s new Morning Report role - RNZ’s robust board discussions; Girls Uninterrupted podcast ends; Sky TV sport content facelift; Westpac agency moves

New Zealand New Zealand: Earlier in the trial, and under cross-examination, Batchelor revealed that his legal costs were being funded by Grenon, who is a shareholder and director of NZ Herald publisher NZME. 4

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: Julian Batchelor v TVNZ defamation case - Jim Grenon funding and website story in spotlight

New Zealand New Zealand: Jim Grenon is funding Julian Batchelor's defamation case against TVNZ. 6

Julian Batchelor Peter Williams Hattotuwa Daniel Nilsson Matthew Hague David Clark Shayne Currie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: Julian Batchelor v TVNZ defamation case – former TVNZ presenter Peter Williams takes stand in support of Jim Grenon-funded Batchelor claim

New Zealand New Zealand: Grenon has increased his stake in NZME to just under 18.5%. 6

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: Rugby betting complaint – Sky TV changes Israel Dagg promo; Is TVNZ closer to a sale?; Cartoonist’s financial support for The Platform; Top ad exec resigns

New Zealand New Zealand: Jim Grenon has acquired more shares in NZME, moving closer to becoming the company's biggest shareholder. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: TVNZ chair Alastair Carruthers stepping down early; The Traitors Australia defects to NZ; Ex-Herald editor urges Media Council to review cold-case story ruling

New Zealand New Zealand: Jim Grenon was involved in establishing the Centrist and has since become a director and substantial shareholder of NZME. 6

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: Briscoes ad account faces shake-up; Tom Phillips injunction - Linda Clark squares off with media; Unauthorised Jacinda Ardern book; New F1 TV rights deal

New Zealand New Zealand: Jim Grenon was involved in establishing the Centrist in 2023 and has since become a director at NZME. 6

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: Briscoes advertising account faces shake-up; Tom Phillips injunction - lawyer and ex-TV journalist Linda Clark squares off with media firms; Unauthorised Jacinda Ardern book cover; New Formula 1 TV rights deal in NZ

New Zealand New Zealand: Jim Grenon is a substantial shareholder of NZME and has been leading a proposed cleanout of directors. 7

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: NZME shareholder Jim Grenon lifts investment in media firm

New Zealand New Zealand: Jim Grenon also bought additional shares in NZME, alongside Steven Joyce. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: New Zealand sharemarket up 0.4% despite Hallenstein resignation – Market close

New Zealand New Zealand: Jim Grenon was involved in establishing the Centrist and is now a shareholder of NZME. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: Unauthorised Jacinda Ardern book - the journalists behind it and the prominent broadcasters who have been interviewed