David Creighton

David Creighton boasts an extensive background in international capital markets. He co-founded Cordiant, a leader in private credit financing for emerging market investments.

He serves as Senior Advisor to several funds and project developers focusing on private investment in Emerging Markets. Additionally, he is a member of Canada’s Infrastructure Advisory Group and Chair of Convergence, an initiative launched by both governments and the World Economic Forum to pool public and private capital for investments in these markets.

Early Life and Education

David Creighton was born in Port Arthur, Canada and stands at six feet one inch (185 cm).

He was born into a family that worked in the textile industry, and had an innate talent for music; playing on his high school band’s orchestra.

Later in life, he worked as an engineer for the Sheet and Tin Plate Company of Gary, Indiana. His worker housing designs were groundbreaking in their designs – featuring concrete features along with terraces.

Black’s generosity has provided students with invaluable opportunities for personal growth and a deep sense of belonging. He has had the chance to meet many of his scholarship recipients personally, and has been deeply moved by their stories.

Professional Career

Creighton began his NHL career playing junior hockey for his hometown team of Port Arthur, Ontario and went on to have a storied career with the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Black Hawks and New York Rangers before retiring after the 1969 season.

He later joined the Providence Reds coaching staff where he earned the Les Cunningham Award and was named a second team all-star.

He is best known for his late night internet television show, Davie C, which achieved immense success and received many nominations. Additionally, he enjoys wine immensely and teaches courses on Michigan Grape & Wine Industry at Washtenaw Community College’s Lifelong Learning program. Furthermore, he writes a monthly short on locally available wines.

Achievements and Honors

At Creighton University, David Creighton earned a variety of honors. He is an active member of Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Sigma Nu academic honor societies, as well as receiving the Goldwater Scholarship for undergraduates interested in natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.

He is an award-winning writer and graduate of the esteemed Yaddo Institute in Saratoga Springs, New York. His works have been featured in countless newspapers and journals around the world.

He has received numerous accolades and recognition for his work, including the Johnston-Williams Award in Literature. Additionally, he was nominated for a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship, Sewanee Writers Conference Fellowship and Sustainable Arts Foundation Award.

Personal Life

David Creighton ’72 was renowned for his passion for travel and interest in metaphysical development. He loved hiking through the mountains and organized backpacking trips for many years.

He was an avid reader, especially of fiction. He wrote Losing the Empress (Dundurn), a book about the sinking of the Empress of Ireland in 1914.

His discoveries revealed astonishing details about the tragedy, leading to his inclusion in Robert Ballard’s PBS documentary Lost Liners.

He and Elaine lived in Falmouth. Survived by their son Kevin, his fiancee Angela Smith and grandchildren Ty and Conor, he is survived by his family members: Elaine of Falmouth; husband of Elaine Fortier (died 2011); grandmother to Ellie Fortier and Liam Fortier (4), both from Toronto; brother-in-law of Gary Smith.

Net Worth

David Creighton has an estimated net worth of $400 million. He is renowned for his works as an author, television producer and film director; several novels he penned have sold more than 200 million copies and were adapted into films.

He created the popular medical drama ER, which aired 331 episodes over 15 seasons and generated billions in syndication fees.

He is currently the director of Kennedy-Wilson Holdings Inc (KW), where his family owns 10 percent shares. Over the last 18 months, he has made no insider transactions in KW. In total, he earned $120 million from KW during his career; this included $NaN prize money each year – with his highest year coming in 2021-22 with earnings of $NaN.