Why Onex
Why Onex
Entrepreneurial by culture and collaborative by nature. Independent thinkers and team players. We use all the tools in our toolkit to drive positive outcomes for stakeholders.
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Sustainability
Sustainability
We seek to invest wisely while having a positive impact on our community and broader environment.
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Private Equity
Private Equity
Growing great businesses and building strong relationships to the long-term benefit of our investors and partners.
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Credit
Credit
Complete, bespoke capital solutions with a partnership approach and a focus on downside protection with upside participation.
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Shareholders
Shareholders
Building shareholder value with a focus on compounding investing capital and driving growth in our asset management business.
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Wealth Strategies
Wealth Strategies
Onex Private Wealth strategies harness Onex’ 40-year investment track record to help individuals and families grow their wealth and accomplish their investment goals.
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Aerospace & Aviation
Toronto
2007
Tawfiq is Co-Head of Onex Partners. With Nigel Wright, he is responsible for Onex Partners’ operations and overall performance, and is a member of the Investment Committee.
Since joining Onex, Tawfiq has led Onex Partners’ investments in WestJet, Advanced Integration Technology (AIT), and BBAM and its related investments in FLY Leasing (NYSE:FLY) and Meridian Aviation.
Tawfiq currently serves on the boards of WestJet, AIT, Farsound, and BBAM, and previously served on the boards of Celestica (NYSE:CLS) and Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE:SPR). He is a Trustee of the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) and a Member of the Branksome Hall Board of Governors.
Prior to joining Onex, Tawfiq worked at Hellman & Friedman LLC, a San Francisco-based private equity firm. Previously, Tawfiq worked in the investment banking division of Morgan Stanley & Co. and Morgan Stanley Asia Pacific.
Tawfiq graduated from the University of British Columbia with a B. Sc. and B. Comm. (Honours).