The Benefits Alliance Group’s board of directors is appointing Jim Edmands as president. In the role, Edmands will be responsible for new business development nationally and maintaining service relationships with the Benefits Alliance’s current partnerships, said a press release. “With his experience and positive attitude, Jim is well-positioned to grow BA and our strategic partnerships,” said Lio Spagnuolo, […]
Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. has appointed William Tsotsos as its new head of institutional. Tsotsos will lead the firm’s Canadian institutional business strategy, covering all facets, including sales, relationship management and consultant relations. He’ll work with Franklin Templeton’s portfolio managers, product specialists, client service and marketing teams. Read: Franklin Templeton appoints new senior managing director of […]
Schroders is appointing Marc Brookman as chief executive officer of its North American operations. Karl Dasher, the current CEO of North America and co-head of fixed income, will be leaving the firm at the end of the year. Before joining Schroders in 2018 as deputy CEO of North America, Brookman was managing director and head […]
Mercer Canada has appointed Rachel Volynsky as its new chief investment officer. In the new role, Volynsky will be leading Mercer’s outsourced chief investment officer team in Canada. With more than 20 years of capital allocation experience, she has held several senior roles with major investment firms in Canada and the United States, including SEI Investments and […]
Mercer Canada has appointed Rachel Volynsky as its new chief investment officer. In the new role, Volynsky will be leading Mercer’s outsourced chief investment officer team in Canada. With more than 20 years of capital allocation experience, she has held several senior roles with major investment firms in Canada and the United States, including SEI […]
The University of British Columbia Investment Management Trust Inc. has appointed Dawn Jia as its president and chief executive officer, effective Sept. 13, 2019. In her new role, Jia will be responsible for managing the organization’s portfolios, including the selection and oversight of fund managers and ensuring operating objectives are achieved. Read: Ontario Teachers’ COO of enterprise […]
Blue Pier Administration Corp. is appointing Brian Mills to the board of trustees of its retirement plan. “Brian brings to the board a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise in pension governance and administration,” said Lesley Gallinger, board chair, in a press release. “We are delighted to welcome Brian and look forward to working with […]
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is opening an office in San Francisco. The new location is the CPPIB’s second U.S. office, after New York City, and its ninth worldwide. “One of the pillars of our growth strategy is to place a focus on technology and data and to better understand its impact on our overall portfolio,” said Mark Machin, […]
The provincial government has appointed Brian Gibson as the new chair of the Investment Management Corp. of Ontario’s board of directors, effective immediately. Gibson is a director at Precision Drilling Corp. and Samuel, Sons & Company Ltd. He also serves on the advisory board of Kruger Inc. and is the chair of the CFA Institute’s corporate […]
Fiera Capital Corp. is appointing Michael Quigley as executive vice-president and head of institutional markets. In the new role, Quigley will lead the team, focusing on improving and guiding the implementation of Fiera’s institutional distribution strategy. “Michael brings a deep understanding of the institutional business environment and extensive knowledge of both traditional and alternative asset […]