Jim Grenon
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
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 5 | 6.20 | 0.27% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 12,846 | $210,000 | 559$ |
| Totals | 5 | 4,822,233 | 12,846 | $210,000 | 559$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Grenon went public in March with a plan to replace the entire board with himself and several other nominees.
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New Zealand:
NZME named Jim Grenon as a director.
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New Zealand:
Jim Grenon has been agitating for change at the publicly listed media company NZME.
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New Zealand:
Grenon is expected to join the NZME board and has been critical of the company's performance.
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New Zealand:
Jim Grenon is a substantial shareholder and director at NZME, known for his disruptive approach to the company's board.
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New Zealand:
Jim Grenon is included in the new group of directors for NZME.
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New Zealand:
Grenon is a Canadian-born private equity businessman who has been living in New Zealand since 2012.
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New Zealand:
Jim Grenon is supporting the nomination of Steven Joyce to become a director at NZME.
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New Zealand:
Jim Grenon is supporting the nomination of Steven Joyce to become a director at NZME.
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New Zealand:
Auckland businessman Jim Grenon has been pushing for a clean-out of existing directors.
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