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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
6 wks
Reach
63,707
Power
2,774$
Sentiment
5.39
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 18 5.39 0.83% +60% 4,822,233 63,707 $210,000 2,774$
Totals 18 4,822,233 63,707 $210,000 2,774$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Jim Grenon is seeking to overhaul the existing board at NZME. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: Gold FM drops hosts to become music-only radio station; Top Sky TV executive to depart; TVNZ, Netflix and the battle for your phone and TV screen

New Zealand New Zealand: Jim Grenon challenged the media company’s incumbent board to remove the entire board. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: NZME down 2.7% as Trump keeps markets jittery - Market close

New Zealand New Zealand: Jim Grenon is seeking to overhaul the board of NZME and has nominated himself as the new chair. 6

David Gibson Philip Crump Des Gittings Michael Boggs Nigel Jeffries Guy Horrocks Sussan Turner Carol Campbell Chapman Roger Colman Shayne Currie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: NZME director David Gibson resigns for personal reasons

New Zealand New Zealand: Auckland businessman Jim Grenon’s planned board refresh was met with concerns from a vocal shareholder. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: The Chase NZ comes with a costly catch; TV rugby rights battle - a new broadcaster in mix; Political editor Claire Trevett’s candid exit interview

New Zealand New Zealand: Jim Grenon is involved in a board battle at NZME and has established private equity firm TOM Capital. 6

Roger Colman Michael Boggs Nigel Jeffries Phil Crump James Grenon Matt Booker Shayne Currie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: NZME board battle - Auckland businessman Jim Grenon hits back at shareholder Roger Colman

New Zealand New Zealand: Grenon has been approached for comment regarding his board seat at NZME. 5

Roger Colman Philip Crump Des Gittings Simon West Matt Booker Barbara Chapman Shayne Currie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: NZME board battle – vocal shareholder pulls support for Jim Grenon board seat; media company’s biggest shareholder outlines its position

New Zealand New Zealand: Jim Grenon is leading a bid to remove most of the existing directors at NZME. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: MediaWorks’ majority shareholder QMS acquires Oaktree Capital’s 45% stake – what it means for the radio and outdoor advertising media industry

New Zealand New Zealand: Jim Grenon is involved in a Takeovers Panel inquiry regarding his share purchases in NZME. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Takeovers Panel probes Jim Grenon’s NZME share purchases

New Zealand New Zealand: Jim Grenon relinquished majority control of NZME board in latest proposal to help find a compromise. 5

Barbara Chapman Philip Crump Des Gittings Michael Boggs Nigel Jeffries Guy Horrocks Sussan Turner Carol Campbell Troy Bowker Pattrick Smellie Shayne Currie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: Jim Grenon relinquished majority control of NZME board in latest proposal to help find a compromise - why directors say they still have concerns

New Zealand New Zealand: Jim Grenon provided new information that led to a delay in NZME's annual meeting. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: NZX in spotlight as first stock exchange set to open after Donald Trump outlines tariff plan – Market close