Mark Litwin

Mark Litwin is a seasoned financial expert with a distinguished career spanning over three and a half decades. He is dedicated to fostering the advancement of growth-oriented businesses, particularly in the real estate, healthcare and financial sectors. Mark is a native of Ontario and earned an MBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University in 1987. As the President of Marrisa Holdings, a Toronto-based private equity firm, Mark has steered the company's focus toward real estate development, business development, and real estate transactions. His expertise and leadership have been pivotal in identifying and nurturing middle-market businesses with significant growth potential. The firm forges meaningful partnerships with entrepreneurs, as they have been entrepreneurs themselves and have a deep understanding of the skills needed to thrive and grow a business. Under Mark’s guidance, Marrisa Holdings has facilitated the transformation of many budding enterprises into industry leaders. Beyond his leadership of Marrisa Holdings, Mark is deeply committed to philanthropy. He plays a key role in the Fred A. Litwin Foundation, supporting various charitable initiatives, including the Fred A. Litwin Outpatient Clinic at the Toronto Rehab University Health Network, the Samuel Lunenfeld Cancer Genetic Research Centre, and the Fred A. Litwin Family Centre of Genetic Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. The Foundation is dedicated to making a tangible difference in people's lives, particularly in areas of healthcare and genetic research. Mark possesses a unique blend of strategic foresight, financial acumen, and a philanthropic spirit that have made him a formidable figure in the Canadian private equity and venture capital sectors.