Trailblazers

Each issue of Benefits Canada contains a regular column called Trailblazers, which shines a spotlight on pension fund executives. In addition to featuring a revealing closer look at the subject of the profile, the article also has details involving the pension fund. Get a more intimate look at leading pension fund executives and learn more about their work. You can read all the profiles below.

Governance at core of success in CAAT plan’s shift to private markets

Julie Cays
Chief investment officer of the
CAAT pension plan

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Making an impact with DC investments

Michael Dodd
Director of pensions, treasury and shareholder services
The Co-operators Group

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The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Co. Pension plan’s OCIO journey

Gary Timlick
Chair of the investment committee
Winnipeg Civic Employees’ Benefits Program

Recently retired senior vice-president and chief financial officer
Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Co

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Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Pension Plan bouncing back under JSPP model

Steve Brooks
Executive director
Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association

Paula McDonald
Chief executive officer and board chair
Teachers’ Pension Plan Corp.

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Getting delegation right at Manitoba’s Teachers’ Retirement Allowances Fund

Graeme Hay
Vice-president, investments
Teachers’ Retirement Allowance Fund

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Jim Keohane reflects on his HOOPP career, LDI strategy

Jim Keohane
President and chief executive officer
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

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How Concordia University’s Pension Plan is putting liabilities first

Marc Gauthier
Treasurer and chief investment officer
Concordia University

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