Jim Balsillie

Jim Balsillie is a Canadian businessman and philanthropist. He is best known for his role as co-CEO of Research in Motion, the company behind BlackBerry. Balsillie has also been involved in various philanthropic efforts, including the Balsillie Group, which focuses on education and healthcare. He has also served on the boards of several companies, including the University of Waterloo and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Balsillie is a graduate of the University of Waterloo and has a master's degree in business administration from the University of Toronto. He is based in Toronto, Canada.