Johnson has new role

Mercer has appointed Doug Johnson, partner, as its Canadian M&A leader.

Prior to taking over this role, he ran one of Mercer’s specialist Canadian retirement businesses that included leadership of numerous significant corporate transactions.

Earlier in his career, he was a senior M&A engagement manager for Mercer’s North American private equity clients. He will remain based in Toronto.

Bart Hermans, also a Mercer partner and experienced global and Canadian M&A consultant, will continue to be responsible for the corporate M&A market, including the energy sector.

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