Aubrey Dan CM (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
editAccording 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
editAs 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 April 7, 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
editAdditional accolades for Dan include an honorary Doctorate of Laws Degree from Assumption University in 2008[10] and Member of the Order of Canada in 2019.[11]
References
edit- ^ 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 May 8, 2009.
- ^ "Aubrey Dan". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved May 8, 2009.
- ^ Francis, Diane (January 17, 2009). "Jersey Boys, showbiz and Aubrey Dan". National Post. Retrieved May 8, 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies named in honour of Aubrey Dan".
- ^ "Dancap Profile/Team". Dancap Private Equity Inc. Retrieved May 8, 2009.
- ^ "$5-million gift to Baycrest honors father". Baycrest Center. Archived from the original on August 13, 2009. Retrieved May 8, 2009.
- ^ Rush, Curtis (February 28, 2008). "Sunnybrook gets $8M gift". Toronto Star. Retrieved May 8, 2009.
- ^ "New clinic treats diabetic wounds, prevents amputations". CNW Group Ltd. Retrieved May 8, 2009.
- ^ "Updated: School of Drama and Music receives $5-million donation". April 7, 2016.
- ^ "Akshay Kumar Conferred PhD by Canada University". Daijiworld.com. Retrieved May 8, 2009.
- ^ "Governor General Announces 83 New Appointments to the Order of Canada". June 20, 2019. Archived from the original on June 28, 2019. Retrieved September 23, 2019.