Mike Sifton

Mike Sifton, Managing Partner has spent his life around the media business, with over 20 years of direct experience in the Canadian newspaper industry.

Prior to joining Beringer, Mike was President and Chief Executive Office of Sun Media, Canada's largest newspaper publisher by household penetration and reach. At Sun Media, Mike ensured the smooth integration of Osprey Media which had been acquired by Sun Media in 2007. Mike led the formation of Osprey Media Group in 2001, and with investments from Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and Scotia Merchant Capital acquired 29 Ontario daily and non-daily newspapers from Hollinger Canadian Newspapers. Osprey was taken public in 2004 as Osprey Media Income Fund with a $200 million IPO. As President & CEO of Osprey Media, Mike completed a number of other acquisitions of Ontario community newspapers and magazines, growing the company's portfolio to 20 daily newspapers, 43 non-daily newspapers and various magazines across Ontario.

Prior to forming Osprey, Mike was President of Hollinger Canadian Newspapers L.P. and President and CEO of family-owned Armadale Communications.

Mike is currently Chairman of The Canadian Press (his third tenure). He has also been a director of the Canadian Newspaper Association and the Newspaper Audience Databank. Mike holds a B. Comm (Honours) from Queen's University.

Mike Sifton is the Partner at Beringer Capital, based in North America. With a background in Digital Media, Mike Sifton has a rich history of leadership and innovation. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.