Archive · 13 Nov 2025

Ben Watsa to Succeed Father Prem Watsa as Fairfax Chairman

Ben Watsa to Succeed Father Prem Watsa as Fairfax Chairman

A rich man named Prem Watsa, who runs a big company called Fairfax Financial, is planning for his son, Ben Watsa, to take over as the boss.

Ben is already on the company's board and runs his own successful investment funds.

Prem Watsa wants everyone to know that even when he's not in charge anymore, the company will still be run with the same values and ideas he believes in.

This plan is being revealed in a new book about Prem Watsa's success.

Ben is 46 years old and has been involved with Fairfax for a while.

Fairfax Financial is a very large company that invests in other businesses and also works in insurance.

Prem Watsa started the company a long time ago, and he wants to make sure it stays strong and true to its culture for the future.

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