Business Leader & Investment Strategist; Chairman & CEO at Portland Holdings; Former Owner of AIC Limited; Chairman at National Commercial Bank Jamaica

Burlington, Canada
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Michael Lee-Chin Biography

Michael Lee-Chin is a Jamaican-Canadian businessman, investor, and philanthropist known for his impact on the financial services and investment industries in Canada and the Caribbean. As president and chairman of Portland Holdings, Lee-Chin has emphasized a philosophy of combining business growth with philanthropy. He immigrated to Canada to study civil engineering at McMaster University, where he began exploring opportunities in the mutual fund industry. Early in his career, Lee-Chin borrowed funds to purchase Mackenzie Financial Corporation stock, an investment that increased significantly in value.

Lee-Chin later acquired AIC Limited, expanding its assets under management from less than $1 million to $15 billion at its peak. Following this, he established the Berkshire group of companies, which included investment planning, securities, and insurance services. Manulife acquired Berkshire from Portland Holdings in exchange for shares, making Portland one of Manulife's largest shareholders. Lee-Chin subsequently sold AIC's retail mutual fund business to Manulife Financial and continues to serve as executive chairman and chief executive officer of Portland Investment Counsel, focusing on wealth creation and asset management.

Portland Holdings Inc. is a privately held investment company managing public and private equity, with direct ownership in businesses across telecommunications, financial services, media, tourism, and waste management sectors. Lee-Chin made a significant investment by acquiring National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB) and its subsidiaries. Under his leadership as chairman, NCB's annual net income increased substantially. Lee-Chin has also served as chair of the government of Jamaica's Economic Growth Council. He has been recognized on the Forbes World's Black Billionaires List, with a net worth anchored in his controlling stake in National Commercial Bank Jamaica.

Lee-Chin's early life included earning one of two full scholarships in his class, and his experiences are detailed in his book, which outlines his investment strategies, the development of AIC Limited, and the acquisition of National Commercial Bank Jamaica. The book highlights his Five Laws of Wealth Creation and principles of strategic investing.

His philanthropic contributions include a $30 million pledge to the Royal Ontario Museum's Renaissance ROM Campaign, commemorated by the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, and a $10 million donation to the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management to establish the Michael Lee-Chin Family Institute for Corporate Citizenship. Lee-Chin has received the Order of Jamaica for his contributions to business and philanthropy and is a member of the Order of Ontario. He holds honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from several universities, including McMaster University, the University of Toronto, Northern Caribbean University, Wilfrid Laurier University, the University of the West Indies, and York University.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/28/2026.

Michael Lee-Chin Videos

Michael Lee-Chin, one of the world's most influential business leaders

Michael Lee-Chin, one of the world's most influential business leaders

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Billionaire Michael Lee-Chin shares tips for investing in nuclear power

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