The Government of Ontario has named Alan Hibben to OPTrust’s 10-member board of trustees, which oversees the administration of the plan and the management of its assets.
Hibben’s career in financial services includes specific experience in merger and acquisition advisory services, private equity and venture capital, trust company management, project and leveraged finance, and Eurobond sales and trading.
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He retired as managing director in the mergers and acquisitions group of RBC Capital Markets in December 2014. Previously, he held the position of head of strategy and development at RBC Financial Group. In that role he was responsible for corporate strategy, as well as merger, acquisition and development activities for the bank. He also held the role of chief executive officer of RBC Capital Partners, the private equity investment arm of RBC Financial Group.
Hibben currently provides financing and strategic advice and expert witness services through his advisory and investment company, Shakerhill Partners Ltd.
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