John Varnell – Biography
Last update: June 9, 2026Executive profile
John was Chief Financial Officer for Northbridge Financial. John Varnell joined Fairfax Financial in 1987. John served as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of Fairfax India for Fairfax Financial.
John Varnell is currentlyVice President, Corporate Affairs at Fairfax India - View - Fairfax India org chart
Vice President, Corporate Development at Fairfax Financial - View - Fairfax Financial org chart
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John Varnell has an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration degree from University of Western Ontario and a Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant designation from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.
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