Derek Dobson is a seasoned pension leader with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. Currently the chief executive officer of one of Canada’s most sustainable pension plans, he also serves as co-chair of the Canadian Public Pension Leadership Council (CPPLC) and sits as a member of the Pension Policy Council at the C.D. Howe Institute. He is a member of the Talent Ecosystem Committee at the Toronto Region Board of Trade, which aims to facilitate a diverse, competitive and resilient talent ecosystem in the region and is a founding faculty member of the Masters of Trust Management Standards (MTMS) at the International Foundation of Employee Benefits and Pensions (IFEBP).

Dobson is a featured speaker at international pension conferences and a contributing author to Talent Canada, HR Professional, Plans & Trusts, Benefits Canada and Canadian HR Reporter. He received the 2019 ACPM Industry Award in recognition of his leadership and creativity in addressing the challenges facing the Canadian retirement income system. He continues to advocate for innovative solutions to expand access to sustainable and efficient pension plans for all sectors.