The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan is appointing Rasho Donchev as vice-president of pension solutions.

In his new role, Donchev will drive the continued growth and expansion of the CAAT’s retirement solutions, working with employers and unionized workplaces to increase access to secure pensions, according to a press release. He succeeds Graham Stone, who joined the CAAT in 2020 and will continue to work with the plan in an advisory capacity.

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Donchev has been a member of the CAAT’s board of trustees since 2015 and has served as chair and vice-chair.

“Throughout his career, Rasho has been a strong advocate and passionate leader in helping more Canadians access workplace pensions,” says Jillian Kennedy, chief strategy officer at the CAAT, in a press release. “Importantly, he has an intimate understanding of how our plan provides income security for workers, stability and predictability for employers and long-term resilience in our economy.”

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