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CPPLC appointing Cheldon Angus as…

The Canadian Public Pension Leadership Council is appointing Cheldon Angus, chief people and technology officer at the Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees’ Pension Plan (SHEPP), as council…

  • By: Staff
  • March 18, 2024 March 18, 2024
  • 15:00

BCI appointing Chris Weitzel as…

The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is appointing Chris Weitzel as senior managing director of its fixed income and foreign exchange team, effective March 11,…

  • By: Staff
  • March 15, 2024 March 15, 2024
  • 15:00
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BCI making key appointments to…

The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is making several appointments on its executive and private equity investment teams. The investment organization is appointing Rechelle Effendy…

  • By: Staff
  • March 12, 2024 March 11, 2024
  • 09:00

Ontario Teachers’ making key appointments…

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is making three key appointments to its executive team, effective immediately. Its appointing Bernard Grzinic as executive managing director of…

  • By: Staff
  • March 6, 2024 March 5, 2024
  • 15:00

CAAT appointing VPs of plan…

The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s pension plan is appointing Sonny Khindria (pictured right) as vice-president of member experience and Troy Whetstone (pictured left) as…

  • By: Staff
  • March 4, 2024 March 4, 2024
  • 15:00

CAAT making key appointments on…

The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan is promoting Sabeen Purewall (pictured left) to vice-president of solutions and partnerships and Graham Stone (pictured…

  • By: Staff
  • February 23, 2024 February 23, 2024
  • 15:00

Vestcor appointing Sean Hewitt as…

Vestcor Inc. is appointing Sean Hewitt as president and chief executive officer, effective mid-April. He’ll succeed John Sinclair, who announced his retirement last November after…

  • By: Staff
  • February 12, 2024 February 14, 2024
  • 15:00

Caisse renews Charles Emond’s mandate…

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has renewed the mandate of president and chief executive officer Charles Emond for a five-year period concluding…

  • By: Staff
  • February 9, 2024 February 9, 2024
  • 15:00

OMERS appointing Celine Chiovitti as…

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is appointing Celine Chiovitti as chief pension officer, effective Feb. 6, 2024. In the new role, she’ll continue to…

  • By: Staff
  • February 7, 2024 February 7, 2024
  • 09:00

Ontario Teachers’ making key appointments…

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is making four key appointments to its executive team, effective immediately. The investment organization has appointed Stephen McLennan as chief…

  • By: Staff
  • January 12, 2024 January 12, 2024
  • 15:00

Ontario Teachers’ appointing Pierre Cherki…

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is appointing Pierre Cherki as executive managing director if its new in-house real estate asset group, effective Jan. 22, 2024. In the new role,…

  • By: Staff
  • December 6, 2023 December 6, 2023
  • 15:00

OPB appointing Darwin Bozek as…

The Ontario Pension Board is appointing Darwin Bozek as president and chief pension officer, effective Feb. 1, 2024. He joins the OPB from the Alberta…

  • By: Staff
  • November 28, 2023 November 28, 2023
  • 09:00

CPPLC appointing Karen McKeown as…

The Canadian Public Pension Leadership Council is appointing Karen McKeown, director of board operations at the B.C. Pension Corp., as co-chair. McKeown will share responsibilities…

  • By: Staff
  • November 24, 2023 November 24, 2023
  • 15:00
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Feds name advisory group for…

The federal government is appointing members to an implementation advisory group to support the launch of its national strategy for drugs for rare diseases. The members…

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  • November 3, 2023 November 7, 2023
  • 09:00

Iversoft appointing Steph Barlow as…

Iversoft is appointing Steph Barlow to the role of chief people officer. Barlow joined the Ottawa-based organization in 2017 as people and culture specialist and…

  • By: Staff
  • October 18, 2023 October 18, 2023
  • 15:00

B.C. Municipal Pension Plan appointing…

The British Columbia Municipal Pension Plan is appointing Chelsea Kittleson as executive director, effective Nov. 15, 2023. She joins the pension plan from the British…

  • By: Staff
  • October 10, 2023 October 6, 2023
  • 11:00

CPPIB appointing Manroop Jhooty head…

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is appointing Manroop Jhooty as senior managing director and head of total fund management, effective immediately. In the new role,…

  • By: Staff
  • September 21, 2023 September 20, 2023
  • 15:00

Ontario Teachers’ CIO Ziad Hindo…

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan’s Ziad Hindo will step down from his role as chief investment officer, effective Dec. 31, 2023. He joined the Ontario…

  • By: Staff
  • September 20, 2023 September 20, 2023
  • 15:00

CalPERS CIO Nicole Musicco to…

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System’s Nicole Musicco will step down from her role as chief investment officer, effective Sept. 29, 2023. Musicco, who joined…

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  • September 19, 2023 September 19, 2023
  • 11:00

OMERS Ventures appointing Michael Yang…

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System venture capital arm is appointing Michael Yang as managing partner and head of ventures. Yang joined OMERS Ventures in…

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  • September 7, 2023 September 6, 2023
  • 11:23

Caisse’s infrastructure arm making key…

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec’s infrastructure arm is making key appointments on its management team, effective Sept. 5. CDPQ Infra, which acts as…

  • By: Staff
  • August 29, 2023 August 28, 2023
  • 10:00
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OMERS names Michael Hill as…

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is appointing Michael Hill as executive vice-president and global head of infrastructure, effective Sept. 5. Hill, who has more…

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  • August 9, 2023 August 9, 2023
  • 15:00

FSRA appoints Andrew Fung as…

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is appointing Andrew Fung as acting executive vice-president of pensions. Fung joined the provincial regulator in 2018 as…

  • By: Staff
  • August 8, 2023 August 8, 2023
  • 09:00
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New Brunswick’s Vestcor CEO John…

Vestcor Inc.’s chief executive officer John Sinclair will retire after 20 years with the organization. He’ll stay on as CEO of the provincial investment management, pension…

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  • July 18, 2023 July 18, 2023
  • 11:00

ICPM appointing Julie Mallory to…

ICPM appoints Julie Mallory to research board, Matilde Segarra, Poul…

The International Centre for Pension Management is appointing Julie Mallory, managing director of portfolio strategy and investment risk at Ontario Power Generation Inc., to its…

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  • July 11, 2023 July 11, 2023
  • 12:30

Canada Post appointing Theva Naidoo…

The Canada Post Corp. pension plan is appointing Thavanesan Naidoo as director of pension fund investments and external equities. Naidoo, who has more than 30…

  • By: Staff
  • July 6, 2023 July 6, 2023
  • 12:30
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TTC Pension Plan appointing Andy…

The Toronto Transit Commission Pension Plan board is appointing Andy Greene as chief investment officer and James Clarkson as chief financial officer and treasurer. As CIO,…

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  • July 4, 2023 July 4, 2023
  • 12:30
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Ontario Teachers’ appointing Bruce Crane…

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is appointing Bruce Crane as executive managing director and head of Asia-Pacific, effective immediately. He will lead investment activities and…

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  • June 28, 2023 June 28, 2023
  • 15:00

LAPP appointing Troy Mann as…

The Local Authorities Pension Plan Corp. is appointing Troy Mann as president and chief executive officer. He joins the Edmonton-based organization from the Alberta Pensions…

  • By: Staff
  • June 22, 2023 June 21, 2023
  • 12:30

Salvatore Iacono to succeed John…

Salvatore Iacono will succeed John Sullivan as president and chief executive officer of Cadillac Fairview, the real estate arm of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan,…

  • By: Staff
  • June 13, 2023 June 13, 2023
  • 12:30

Caisse appointing Yana Watson Kakar…

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is appointing Yana Watson Kakar as managing director and head of Americas. In the new role, she’ll be…

  • By: Staff
  • June 6, 2023 June 5, 2023
  • 09:00

AIMCo appointing Kevin Bong as…

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is appointing Kevin Bong as chief investment strategist and head of Singapore, effective Aug. 14. In the new role, he’ll…

  • By: Staff
  • May 31, 2023 May 31, 2023
  • 15:00

CAAT appointing Karen Lockridge as…

The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan is appointing Karen Lockridge as director of responsible investing. In the new role, she’ll be responsible…

  • By: Staff
  • May 29, 2023 May 29, 2023
  • 15:00
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UPP appointing Karen Rowe as…

The University Pension Plan is appointing Karen Rowe as its chief financial officer. In the new role, she’ll oversee the teams responsible for the UPP’s…

  • By: Staff
  • May 15, 2023 May 15, 2023
  • 15:00

Ontario Pension Board preparing for…

The Ontario Pension Board is announcing its plans for managing the coming departures of two of its top executives — Mark Fuller, president and chief…

McCarthy Tétrault appointing Susan Nickerson…

McCarthy Tétrault LLP is appointing Susan Nickerson as partner and head of its pensions, benefits and executive compensation group. Prior to joining McCarthy Tétrault, she…

  • By: Staff
  • April 19, 2023 April 18, 2023
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SHEPP appointing Colette Wagner as…

The Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees’ Pension Plan is appointing Colette Wagner as a senior investment analyst. In the new role, she’ll oversee the asset managers responsible…

  • By: Staff
  • April 11, 2023 April 11, 2023
  • 12:30

OMERS appointing Ashish Goyal executive…

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is appointing Ashish Goyal as executive vice-president and head of Asia-Pacific. In the new role, he’ll oversee investments across…

  • By: Staff
  • April 4, 2023 April 4, 2023
  • 12:30

BCI promotes Jennifer Coulson to…

The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is appointing Jennifer Coulson as its first global head of environmental, social and governance. In the new position, she’ll…

  • By: Staff
  • March 2, 2023 March 2, 2023
  • 12:00

CPPIB appointing Maximilian Biagosch as…

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is appointing Maximilian Biagosch as senior managing director and global head of real assets. Biagosch joined the CPPIB in…

  • By: Staff
  • February 23, 2023 February 22, 2023
  • 12:00

OMERS appointing Daniel Fournier to…

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is appointing Daniel Fournier as the next executive chair of its real estate arm, Oxford Properties Group. Fournier will…

  • By: Staff
  • February 13, 2023 February 10, 2023
  • 09:00

Caisse promoting Maxime Aucoin, David…

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is appointing Maxime Aucoin as executive vice-president of depositors and total portfolio.  In the new role, Aucoin,…

  • By: Staff
  • February 2, 2023 February 1, 2023
  • 15:00

OMERS appointing Ralph Berg as…

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is appointing Ralph Berg as its chief investment officer, effective April 1, 2023. “[Berg] is a proven investor and…

  • By: Staff
  • February 1, 2023 February 1, 2023
  • 15:00

PSP Investments appointing Oliver Duff…

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board is appointing Oliver Duff as senior vice-president of global head of credit investments. Duff joined PSP Investments in 2016 and was previously…

  • By: Staff
  • January 12, 2023 January 26, 2023
  • 09:00

AIMCo appointing David Scudellari as head…

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is appointing David Scudellari as senior executive managing director and head of international investment. In the new role, he’ll act as…

  • By: Staff
  • January 10, 2023 January 10, 2023
  • 13:00

CPPIB appointing Kristen Walters as…

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is appointing Kristen Walters as senior managing director and chief risk officer. In the role, Walters will be responsible…

  • By: Staff
  • January 5, 2023 January 5, 2023
  • 12:00

Ontario Teachers’ appointing Charley Butler…

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is appointing Charley Butler as its chief pension officer, effective Jan. 1, 2023. In the role, Butler will oversee the…

  • By: Staff
  • December 20, 2022 December 21, 2022
  • 12:00

Ontario Teachers’ appointing Romeo Leemrijse…

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is appointing Romeo Leemrijse as executive managing director of equities, effective Jan. 1, 2023. In the role, he’ll be responsible…

  • By: Staff
  • December 16, 2022 December 16, 2022
  • 09:00
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AIMCo appointing Marlene Puffer as…

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is appointing Marlene Puffer as chief investment officer, effective Jan. 30, 2023. In the role, she’ll serve as head of…

  • By: Staff
  • December 14, 2022 December 14, 2022
  • 15:00

Ontario Teachers’ names Anna Murray…

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board is appointing Anna Murray as its senior managing director and global head of sustainable investing. In the new role,…

  • By: Staff
  • December 7, 2022 December 7, 2022
  • 15:00
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UPP appointing Brian Gill as…

The University Pension Plan is appointing Brian Gill as its chief technology officer. In the new role, Gill will oversee the teams responsible for the…

  • By: Staff
  • November 17, 2022 November 17, 2022
  • 12:00
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CPPIB appointing Richard Manley as…

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is appointing Richard Manley as its chief sustainability officer. In the role, Manley will lead the team responsible for…

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  • November 10, 2022 November 10, 2022
  • 11:06

Caisse appoints Martin Longchamps as…

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is appointing Martin Longchamps as executive vice-president and head of private equity, effective Nov. 14, 2022. Based…

  • By: Staff
  • October 27, 2022 October 26, 2022
  • 15:00

CPPIB appointing Kristina Fanjoy as…

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is appointing Kristina Fanjoy as senior managing director and chief financial officer. In the role, she’ll be responsible for…

  • By: Staff
  • October 13, 2022 October 13, 2022
  • 13:00

Cadillac Fairview names Julian Neave…

The real estate arm of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is appointing Julian Neave as the director of its London office. As the first director…

  • By: Staff
  • October 6, 2022 October 6, 2022
  • 12:30

OMERS Capital Markets appointing Prabha…

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is appointing Prabha Ram as managing director of global equities at its investment arm, OMERS Capital Markets. In the…

  • By: Staff
  • October 4, 2022 October 4, 2022
  • 12:29

Ontario Teachers’ appointing Deepak Dara…

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is opening an office in Mumbai, India, which will be headed up by Deepak Dara, currently chief of staff to…

  • By: Staff
  • September 27, 2022 September 27, 2022
  • 11:45

OMERS Private Equity appointing Helen…

In response to the growing role of environmental, social and governance factors in the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System’s investing strategy, its private equity arm, OMERS…

  • By: Staff
  • September 20, 2022 September 20, 2022
  • 12:30

Caisse appointing Nicholas Rubbo as…

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is appointing Nicholas Rubbo as managing director of Espace CDPQ, its venture capital hub. In the new…

  • By: Staff
  • September 6, 2022 September 6, 2022
  • 12:30

OMERS appointing Irini Kalamakis as…

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is appointing Irini Kalamakis as senior managing director and global head of strategic partnerships. In the new role, Kalamakis…

  • By: Staff
  • September 6, 2022 September 6, 2022
  • 12:00

Bronwyn Ott joins Nasdaq as…

Nasdaq Inc. is appointing Bronwyn Ott as global head of well-being and benefits strategy. For the past three years, Ott was the senior vice-president of…

  • By: Staff
  • August 25, 2022 August 23, 2022
  • 09:00

Meridian appointing Patricia Johns as…

Meridian Credit Union is appointing Patricia Johns as chief people and culture officer. Most recently, she was founder and principal of Hrxlence Consulting Inc. and…

  • By: Staff
  • August 17, 2022 August 16, 2022
  • 09:00

Ayman Alvi promoted to VP,…

Scotiabank has promoted Ayman Alvi to vice-president of global pension and benefits. Alvi joined the bank in 2019 as director of global benefits. Previously, he…

  • By: Staff
  • August 5, 2022 August 4, 2022
  • 09:00

PSP Investments appointing Deborah Orida…

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board is appointing Deborah Orida as president and chief executive officer, effective Sept. 1. Most recently, Orida was senior managing director,…

  • By: Staff
  • July 22, 2022 July 26, 2022
  • 15:00

TTC pension plan appointing Danny…

The TTC Pension Plan is appointing Danny Ip as its first director of investment risk and analytics. In the newly created role, Ip is responsible…

  • By: Staff
  • July 19, 2022 July 19, 2022
  • 12:45

IWA-Forest Industry pension plan appointing…

The IWA–Forest Industry pension plan and long-term disability plan are appointing Mark Guiton as chief executive officer. Guiton (pictured left), who has been the organizations’…

  • By: Staff
  • July 14, 2022 July 14, 2022
  • 09:00

BCI names Michel Drolet as…

The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is appointing Michel Drolet as senior vice-president of corporate risk and chief audit executive. In the role, he’ll lead…

  • By: Staff
  • June 28, 2022 June 28, 2022
  • 11:00

UPP appointing chief engagement and…

The University Pension Plan is appointing Kathy Johnson as chief engagement and strategy officer and Andrew Naples as senior director of engagement. Johnson will lead…

  • By: Staff
  • June 16, 2022 June 15, 2022
  • 09:00

ICPM appointing Sebastien Betermier as…

The International Centre for Pension Management is appointing Sebastien Betermier as its next executive director. Betermier, who is currently an associate professor of finance at…

  • By: Staff
  • June 9, 2022 June 8, 2022
  • 11:00

AIMCo appoints Krista Pell as…

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is appointing Krista Pell as its chief human resources officer. In the new role, Pell will lead the AIMCo’s HR…

  • By: Staff
  • May 19, 2022 May 18, 2022
  • 08:00

AIMCo appoints Jason Chang as…

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is appointing Jason Chang as senior managing director of fixed income. In the new role, Chang will oversee $35 billion…

  • By: Staff
  • April 28, 2022 January 10, 2023
  • 09:00

UPP appointing Christophe L’Ahelec as…

The University Pension Plan is appointing Christophe L’Ahelec as head of public markets. L’Ahelec, who advised the UPP on the implementation of its investment activities in…

  • By: Staff
  • April 19, 2022 April 21, 2022
  • 12:30

CPPIB promoting Priti Singh to…

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is promoting Priti Singh to senior managing director and global head of capital markets and factor investing, effective May…

  • By: Staff
  • April 18, 2022 April 18, 2022
  • 15:00

OMERS Sponsors Corp. appoints Laurie…

The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System Sponsors Corp. is appointing Laurie Hutchinson as its new chief executive officer, effective April 18, 2022. In the new…

  • By: Staff
  • April 11, 2022 April 12, 2022
  • 09:00

AIMCo appointing Suzanne Akers as…

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is appointing Suzanne Akers as its chief risk and chief compliance officer. In the dual role, Akers will assume responsibility…

  • By: Staff
  • March 24, 2022 March 24, 2022
  • 10:00

AIMCo appointing Paul Mouchakkaa as…

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is appointing Paul Mouchakkaa as senior managing director and head of real estate, effective May 2, 2022. In the role, Mouchakkaa…

  • By: Staff
  • March 17, 2022 March 16, 2022
  • 09:00

AIMCo appointing Sandra Lau, James…

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is appointing Sandra Lau and James Barber as co-chief investment officers, effective March 1. The pair will succeed Dale MacMaster,…

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2022 February 25, 2022
  • 15:00

Largest U.S. pension fund appoints…

The California Public Employees’ Pension Retirement System is appointing Nicole Musicco as its new chief investment officer, effective March 28. She joins the CalPERS from…

  • By: Staff
  • February 24, 2022 February 23, 2022
  • 09:00

Neil Cunningham to step down…

Neil Cunningham is stepping down from his role as president and chief executive officer at the Public Sector Pension Investment Board on March 31, 2023.…

  • By: Staff
  • February 15, 2022 February 14, 2022
  • 09:00

Morningstar names Tom Kuh first…

Morningstar Inc. is appointing Tom Kuh as its first global head of environmental, social and governance strategy. In the newly created role, Kuh will be…

  • By: Staff
  • February 3, 2022 February 2, 2022
  • 09:00

N.S. Pension Services Corp. appoints…

The Nova Scotia Pension Services Corp. is appointing Steve Mahoney as its new chief investment officer, effective April 1, 2022. He’s taking over the CIO…

  • By: Staff
  • January 20, 2022 January 19, 2022
  • 11:00

Responsible Investment Association appoints new…

The Responsible Investment Association is appointing Patricia Fletcher as its incoming chief executive officer, effective Feb. 7, 2022. Prior to the new role, Fletcher was…

  • By: Staff
  • January 20, 2022 January 19, 2022
  • 09:00
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PIAC appoints Sean Hewitt, Graeme…

The Pension Investment Association is appointing a new chair, vice-chair and secretary-treasurer for 2022. Sean Hewitt, chief executive officer of the Toronto Transit Commission Pension…

  • By: Staff
  • January 14, 2022 January 14, 2022
  • 09:00

HOOPP appointing Lori Hall-Kimm as…

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan is appointing Lori Hall-Kimm as head of global private equity. In the new role, which takes effect on Jan.…

  • By: Staff
  • December 14, 2021 December 13, 2021
  • 09:00
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CPPIB appointing Maximilian Biagosch, Agus…

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is making two senior appointments. The organization is appointing Maximilian Biagosch as its senior managing director, Europe regional head…

  • By: Staff
  • December 7, 2021 December 8, 2021
  • 12:30

UPP appointing Omo Akintan as…

The University Pension Plan is appointing Omo Akintan as chief people officer, effective February 2022. Prior to joining the UPP, Akintan was the chief people…

  • By: Staff
  • November 29, 2021 November 29, 2021
  • 09:00

Ontario Teachers’ appoints Jonathan Hausman…

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is appointing Jonathan Hausman as senior managing director of its newly created global investment strategy department. The new department aims…

  • By: Staff
  • November 25, 2021 November 24, 2021
  • 09:45

CPPIB taps Deborah Orida as…

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is appointing Deborah Orida as its first chief sustainability officer. In the role, Orida will lead the CPPIB’s efforts…

  • By: Staff
  • October 28, 2021 October 28, 2021
  • 09:00

Bâtirente appointing Vickie Lavoie as…

Bâtirente is appointing Vickie Lavoie as chief operating officer. Lavoie joined the Montreal-based pension fund in 2015 as an advisor to its business development group. In…

  • By: Staff
  • October 14, 2021 October 15, 2021
  • 01:16

Ontario Teachers’ appointing Kathryn Fric…

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is appointing Kathryn Fric (pictured) as its next chief risk officer, effective Nov. 1. Fric will report to Jo Taylor,…

  • By: Staff
  • October 7, 2021 October 7, 2021
  • 09:00
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CPPIB’s head of international operations…

As the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s head of international leaves the organization for a global private equity firm, Geoffrey Rubin will assume oversight for…

  • By: Staff
  • September 29, 2021 September 29, 2021
  • 15:00

Bâtirente appointing Éric Filion as…

Bâtirente is naming Éric Filion (pictured) as chief executive officer, effective Oct. 6. He’ll take over the position from Daniel Simard, who is retiring after 25…

  • By: Staff
  • September 17, 2021 September 20, 2021
  • 09:00

UPP naming CIO, senior managing…

The University Pension Plan is appointing Aaron Bennett (pictured left) as its first chief investment officer. In his new role, Bennett will be responsible for establishing an…

  • By: Staff
  • September 16, 2021 September 17, 2021
  • 10:30

HOOPP appointing Michael Wissell as…

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan is appointing Michael Wissell as its chief investment officer. Prior to the new role, Wissell was the plan’s senior…

  • By: Staff
  • September 16, 2021 September 15, 2021
  • 09:00

Ontario Teachers’ appoints Avid Larizadeh-Duggan…

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is appointing entrepreneur and venture capitalist Avid Larizadeh-Duggan to serve as the managing director of its Teachers’ Innovation Platform in…

  • By: Staff
  • September 9, 2021 September 9, 2021
  • 13:30

TTC Pension Plan naming Anthony…

The Toronto Transit Commission Pension Plan is naming Anthony Tang as its portfolio manager of public markets. In the new role, Tang will oversee about…

  • By: Staff
  • September 7, 2021 September 7, 2021
  • 13:29

UPP naming Christophe L’Ahelec director…

The University Pension Plan is naming Christophe L’Ahelec the director of its external manager program. L’Ahelec, who advised the UPP on the implementation of its…

  • By: Staff
  • August 17, 2021 August 17, 2021
  • 09:00

IMCO appointing Rossitsa Stoyanova as…

The Investment Management Corp. of Ontario is naming Rossitsa Stoyanova as its next chief investment officer. The announcement comes just weeks before the organization’s current…

  • By: Staff
  • August 12, 2021 August 12, 2021
  • 12:00

OPTrust naming Ingrid Chingcuanco as…

The OPSEU Pension Trust is appointing Ingrid Chingcuanco as its vice-president of pension administration transformation. In the new role, she’ll be responsible for leading the…

  • By: Staff
  • August 10, 2021 August 10, 2021
  • 13:30

Ontario Teachers’ appointing Sharon Chilcott…

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is appointing Sharon Chilcott as its inaugural chief of staff. Chilcott, who now serves as a managing director and associate…

  • By: Staff
  • August 5, 2021 August 4, 2021
  • 11:00

CPPIB appointing Suyi Kim as…

The Canadian Pension Plan Board is appointing Suyi Kim as senior managing director and global head of private equity, effective September 15. In the new…

  • By: Staff
  • July 30, 2021 July 30, 2021
  • 15:00

BCI names Ramy Rayes interim…

The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is appointing Ramy Rayes as acting executive vice-president of investment strategy and risk. Rayes, who joined the BCI in…

  • By: Staff
  • July 19, 2021 July 20, 2021
  • 15:00

AIMCo names James Barber as…

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is appointing James Barber as executive vice-president of public equities, effective July 14. He joins the AIMCo from AMP Investment…

  • By: Staff
  • July 8, 2021 July 8, 2021
  • 09:00

UTAM naming Chuck O’Reilly as…

The University of Toronto Asset Management Corp. is appointing Chuck O’Reilly as its next president and chief investment officer. O’Reilly, the UTAM’s senior portfolio manager…

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  • July 6, 2021 July 6, 2021
  • 15:00

UPP appointing first managing director…

The University Pension Plan has appointed Brian Minns as its first managing director of responsible investing. Prior to joining the UPP, Minns spent 10 years working…

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  • June 10, 2021 June 10, 2021
  • 09:15

CLHIA elects Michael Doughty new…

The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association has elected Michael Doughty, president and chief executive officer of Manulife Canada, as its chair. Doughty will take…

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  • June 4, 2021 June 5, 2021
  • 15:00
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Saskatchewan Pension Plan appointing Shannan…

Shannan Corey will succeed Katherine Strutt as the executive director of the Saskatchewan Pension Plan. A 30-year veteran of the pension sector, Corey most recently…

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  • June 3, 2021 June 3, 2021
  • 09:30
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Manulife appoints first global head…

Manulife Investment Management Holdings (Canada) Inc. is appointing Christoph Schumacher as its first global head of real assets for private markets. In the new role,…

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  • May 25, 2021 May 25, 2021
  • 13:00

Green Shield Canada appointing Michael…

Green Shield Canada is appointing Michael Bradie as its new vice-president of growth and client service. He most recently served as Green Shield Canada’s director…

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  • May 10, 2021 May 10, 2021
  • 09:00

CPPIB appointing Andrew Edgell senior…

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is appointing Andrew Edgell as senior managing director and global head of credit investments, effective immediately. “Andrew’s deep technical…

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  • May 7, 2021 May 7, 2021
  • 09:00

AIMCo appointing Evan Siddall as…

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is appointing the former head of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. as its next chief executive officer. The investment manager said Evan Siddall…

Ontario Teachers’ appointing Tim Deacon…

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is appointing Tim Deacon (pictured) to succeed David McGraw as the plan’s new chief financial officer, effective April 19. He joins the…

  • By: Staff
  • March 26, 2021 March 30, 2021
  • 15:00

CAAT appointing Asif Haque chief…

The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Pension Plan is appointing Asif Haque as chief investment officer, effective May 1. Haque has worked at the…

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  • March 11, 2021 March 11, 2021
  • 09:00

Canada Post appointing Irshaad Ahmad…

Irshaad Ahmad is now serving as Canada Post Corp.’s chief investment officer and vice-president of the Crown corporation’s pension fund. He joined Canada Post in…

  • By: Staff
  • March 10, 2021 March 16, 2021
  • 09:00

CPPIB appointing John Graham as…

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is appointing John Graham (pictured) as its new chief executive officer, following the resignation of Mark Machin. Graham was…

Gallagher appointing Daniel Sullivan senior vice-president of benefits, HR

Gallagher appointing Daniel Sullivan senior…

Gallagher is appointing Daniel Sullivan as senior vice-president of its benefits and human resources consulting practice in Ottawa. Sullivan brings more than 10 years of…

  • By: Staff
  • February 12, 2021 February 26, 2021
  • 09:00
Caisse appointing David Morley managing director and head of Europe

Caisse appointing David Morley managing…

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is appointing David Morley as managing director and head of Europe. He joins the Caisse after serving…

  • By: Staff
  • February 10, 2021 April 23, 2021
  • 09:00
Mercer Canada appoints Geoffrey Melbourne, Neil Lloyd to wealth group leadership roles

Mercer Canada appoints Geoffrey Melbourne,…

Mercer Canada is appointing Geoffrey Melbourne as partner and wealth Canada growth leader and Neil Lloyd as Western Canada wealth leader. Melbourne (pictured left) has…

  • By: Staff
  • January 28, 2021 April 14, 2021
  • 09:00
Benefits Alliance Group appointing Mike Macoun new president

Benefits Alliance Group appointing Mike…

Mike Macoun joined the Benefits Alliance Group as the organization’s new president earlier this month. He brings nearly seven years of experience in the employee…

  • By: Staff
  • January 12, 2021 April 14, 2021
  • 09:00
Morneau Shepell appointing Paula Allen global leader, senior VP research, total well-being

Morneau Shepell appointing Paula Allen…

Morneau Shepell Ltd. is appointing Paula Allen as global leader and senior vice-president of research and total well-being. She’s been with the company for 15…

  • By: Staff
  • January 7, 2021 April 14, 2021
  • 09:00
Ontario Teachers’ appointing two senior managing directors

Ontario Teachers’ appointing two senior…

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is appointing Nick Jansa as senior managing director for its Europe, Middle East and Africa markets. Jansa will be based…

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  • January 4, 2021 April 14, 2021
  • 15:00

IIROC nominates three candidates for…

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada is nominating three candidates for upcoming independent director positions on its board. The nominees — Malcolm Heins, Jennifer Newman and Laura…

  • December 10, 2020 January 23, 2021
  • 19:14

Blake Hutcheson succeeds Michael Latimer…

As reported in December 2019, Blake Hutcheson has succeeded Michael Latimer as the new chief executive officer of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, effective June…

  • December 10, 2020 March 11, 2021
  • 19:13

Alyssa Hodder joining International Foundation…

The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans has appointed Alyssa Hodder as director of education and outreach for Canada. In the new role, she’ll be…

  • December 10, 2020 January 23, 2021
  • 19:13

IMCO appointing chief strategist, CPPIB…

The Investment Management Corp. of Ontario is appointing Nick Chamie as chief strategist to lead the organization’s asset allocation, currency management and fixed income strategies…

  • December 10, 2020 February 9, 2021
  • 19:12

IMCO appointing chief strategist, CPPIB…

The Investment Management Corp. of Ontario is appointing Nick Chamie as chief strategist to lead the organization’s asset allocation, currency management and fixed income strategies…

  • December 10, 2020 January 23, 2021
  • 19:11

CLHIA names Jean-François Chalifoux new…

The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association is appointing Jean-François Chalifoux, chief executive officer of SSQ Life Insurance Co. Inc., as the new chair of its…

  • December 10, 2020 January 24, 2021
  • 19:10

Charles Emond, Jean Raby to…

The Investor Leadership Network is appointing Charles Emond, president and chief executive officer of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, and Jean Raby, CEO of Natixis…

  • December 10, 2020 January 22, 2021
  • 19:10
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Caisse leveraging technology for investment,…

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is introducing a new structure to maximize its impact in technology. The integrated approach aims to leverage technology for…

  • December 10, 2020 January 22, 2021
  • 19:09
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Mark Wiseman appointed board chair…

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is appointing Mark Wiseman as a board director and the chair of its board of directors, effective July 1, 2020. Wiseman will…

  • December 10, 2020 January 22, 2021
  • 19:08

Ontario Teachers’ appointing Karen Frank…

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is appointing Karen Frank as senior managing director of equities. Based in the pension fund’s London office, she’ll take on the new role in…

  • December 10, 2020 January 22, 2021
  • 19:07

Morneau Shepell appointing new retirement…

Morneau Shepell Ltd. is appointing Glen Oikawa as a client relationship partner, retirement solutions partner and Calgary office leader. In the new role, he’ll focus on…

  • December 10, 2020 January 22, 2021
  • 19:05

EMPEA appointing CPPIB’s Suyi Kim…

The Emerging Markets Private Equity Association is appointing Suyi Kim, head of Asia Pacific at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, to its board of…

  • December 10, 2020 January 22, 2021
  • 19:05

Mawer shakes up equity strategies…

Jim Hall is stepping down as co-manager of Mawer Investment Management Ltd.’s Canadian and global equity strategies to focus his full attention on his responsibilities…

  • December 10, 2020 January 22, 2021
  • 19:04

CPPIB appointing new senior advisor…

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is appointing Guillaume Pepy as senior advisor for Europe. In the new role, which started July 1, he’ll engage with…

  • December 10, 2020 January 22, 2021
  • 19:03
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Blair Richards moves to CIO…

The Halifax Port ILA/HEA pension plan has appointed Blair Richards as its chief investment officer. After more than 20 years as chief executive officer, he…

  • December 10, 2020 January 22, 2021
  • 19:02

The Canada Pension Plan Investment…

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is adding Boon Sim to its board of directors. Sim held senior leadership roles at Singapore-based investment house Temasek International…

  • December 10, 2020 January 22, 2021
  • 19:02
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Caisse appointing Vincent Delisle as…

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is appointing Vincent Delisle as head of liquid markets, effective Aug 3., 2020. He began his career as a securities…

  • December 10, 2020 June 5, 2023
  • 18:59

University Pension Plan names Barbara…

The University Pension Plan’s board of trustees has named Barbara Zvan as the inaugural president and chief executive officer of the UPP. Established on Jan. 1,…

  • December 10, 2020 January 22, 2021
  • 18:58

Mercer Canada appointing wealth business…

Mercer Canada is appointing Teresa Palandra as leader of its wealth business. Palandra will be in charge of investment, wealth management and retirement services and solutions…

  • December 10, 2020 January 22, 2021
  • 18:57
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OMERS appointing Ingrid Chingcuanco as…

The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System is appointing Ingrid Chingcuanco as vice-president of pension operations. She joined the OMERS nearly eight years ago as director of pension policy.…

  • December 10, 2020 January 21, 2021
  • 18:56
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People Corporation adding Aon alums…

People Corporation Inc. is appointing two Aon alums to its team, effective July 31. Kim Siddall is vice-president of enterprise consulting for the West and Kevin Bell is…

  • December 10, 2020 January 21, 2021
  • 18:55
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iA Financial Group appoints Éric…

iA Financial Group is appointing Éric Jobin as executive vice-president of group benefits and retirement solutions. Jobin had been in the role, on an interim basis, since March 2020. He…

  • December 10, 2020 January 22, 2021
  • 18:55

Caisse appoints Marc-André Blanchard as…

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is appointing Marc-André Blanchard as executive vice-president and head of CDPQ Global, effective Sept. 8, 2020. In the…

  • December 10, 2020 January 20, 2021
  • 18:54

AIMA Canada forming new executive…

The Canadian chapter of the Alternative Investment Management Association is forming its new 2020-22 executive committee. Belle Kaura, vice-president of legal and chief compliance officer…

  • December 10, 2020 January 22, 2021
  • 18:52

Manulife names new head of…

Manulife Financial Corp. is appointing Sarah Miller Wright as head of Canadian operations. Miller Wright’s role will be to continue Manulife Canada’s work to reimagine…

  • December 10, 2020 January 22, 2021
  • 18:52

Ontario Teachers’ invests in supply…

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is leading a US$50-million series C funding round for Calgary-based 3D robotics supply chain company Attabotics Inc. The pension fund is making…

  • December 10, 2020 January 20, 2021
  • 18:51

OMERS Sponsors Corp. changing board…

The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System’s Sponsor Corp. board is changing from a co-chair to a chair and vice-chair system. After discussions on changes to…

  • December 10, 2020 January 22, 2021
  • 18:50

Mark Carney to head ESG,…

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. is appointing Mark Carney as vice-chair and head of environmental, social and governance and impact fund investing. Carney is currently the United Nations’ special envoy…

  • December 10, 2020 January 22, 2021
  • 18:49
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Aon promoting Federico Cervantes, Erwan…

Aon is promoting Federico Cervantes and Erwan Pirou to global partners of the firm. Cervantes joined Aon in 2018 as associate partner and head of investment…

  • December 10, 2020 January 18, 2021
  • 18:49

CPPIB appoints first chief investment…

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is appointing Edwin Cass as its first-ever chief investment officer. In the new role, he’ll be responsible for total…

  • December 10, 2020 January 22, 2021
  • 18:48
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Osler appointing Andrea Boctor to…

Osler Hoskin and Harcourt LLP is appointing Andrea Boctor as a partner in its pensions and benefits group. Boctor’s practice encompasses all areas of pensions…

  • December 10, 2020 January 18, 2021
  • 18:47
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Proteus promoting three to senior…

Proteus is promoting Teimaz Binesh, Lewis Powell and Michael Scott to senior investment consultants. In their new roles, they’ll continue to provide investment consulting and governance…

  • December 10, 2020 January 18, 2021
  • 18:46

OMERS appointing Paul Brundage as…

The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System has appointed Paul Brundage as deputy chair of investments, effective Oct. 1. Previously, he was executive vice-president of Europe…

  • December 10, 2020 January 18, 2021
  • 01:45

IMCO appointing new chief operating…

The Investment Management Corp. of Ontario is naming Tony Algar as its new chief operating officer, effective Sept. 28. Algar joins the IMCO from the…

  • December 10, 2020 January 6, 2021
  • 01:43

Sun Life CEO Dean Connor…

Dean Connor, Sun Life Financial Inc.’s president and chief executive officer, is retiring, effective Aug. 6, 2021. Kevin Strain will take over as president and…

  • December 10, 2020 January 4, 2021
  • 01:24
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Sun Life CEO Dean Connor…

Dean Connor, Sun Life Financial Inc.’s president and chief executive officer, is retiring, effective Aug. 6, 2021. Kevin Strain will take over as president and…

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  • December 2, 2020 April 28, 2021
  • 15:15