Our Team.

Adrien Marques

Lead, Financial Planning and Analysis

Corporate

Adrien is responsible for financial planning and analysis at Power Sustainable. Adrien brings over 10 years' experience in financial expertise to support strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes at Devoteam, Grant Thornton, Tiller Systems and SumUp in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he was responsible for the integration, harmonization and implementation of operational and financial tools, and also contributed to the launch of SumUp's new POS activity in Europe. In addition to a bachelor's degree in Finance, Adrien holds a master's degree in Auditing and Accounting from the Paris School of Business.

Alexandre Tessier

Associate

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Alexandre Tessier is an Associate of the Energy Infrastructure Partnership, where he is actively involved in a diverse set of transaction execution. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, Alexandre spent four years in the Investment Banking division of National Bank of Canada, actively involved in M&As, IPOs, restructurings, and private placements across various sectors. Alexandre earned his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from McGill University.

Alexandre Vachon

Associate

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Alexandre Vachon is an Associate of the Energy Infrastructure Partnership, involved in managing existing portfolio of assets and evaluating new opportunities. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he was a member of the M&A group at Bombardier where he was involved in the firm’s transformation plan including multiple divestitures and strategic partnership initiatives. Alexandre holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business.

André Desmarais

Board Member

Board of Directors

André Desmarais is Deputy Chairman of Power Corporation, a position he has held since 1996. He previously served as President and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Power Corporation from 1996 until his retirement in February 2020. At Power Financial, he was also Executive Co-Chairman from 2015 until 2020, Co-Chairman from 2008 to 2015 and Deputy Chairman from 1996 to 2008. Prior to joining Power Corporation in 1983, he was Special Assistant to the Minister of Justice of Canada and an institutional investment counsellor at Richardson Greenshields Securities Ltd. He is a director of many Power Corporation group companies, including Power Financial, Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life, Empower, Putnam Investments, IGM Financial, IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie and Power Sustainable Capital. He was a director and Vice-Chairman of Pargesa in Europe until November 2020, when Pargesa’s reorganization was completed. He was also a director of Bellus Health Inc. until 2009 and of CITIC Pacific Limited in Asia until 2014. Over the years, cultural, health, and other not-for-profit organizations have benefitted from his commitment, involvement, and dedication. He has played key roles in a number of fundraising campaigns, including those of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the Montreal Heart Institute, the Montreal General Hospital, Leucan, the Canadian Red Cross, the Canadian Cancer Society, Centraide of Greater Montreal and the Jean Paul Riopelle Foundation. He is Chairman of the Fondation Baxter & Alma Ricard, a member of the Chairman’s International Advisory Council of the Americas Society, Honorary Chairman of the Canada China Business Council, and a member of the Trilateral Commission and several China-based organizations. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University and received honorary doctorates from Concordia University, Université de Montréal and McGill University. In 2003, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada and, in 2009, an Officer of the National Order of Québec.

Andy Park

Senior Associate

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

Andy joined Power Sustainable Lios in 2022. Prior to joining, he was a key member of the team at Vayda, a high-tech regenerative agriculture startup, where he was responsible for strategy and operations. Prior to Vayda, he was part of the corporate development team at Ag Growth International where he was responsible for M&A, corporate strategy, and strategic initiatives. He started his career in investment banking at Origin Merchant Partners, where he helped execute mergers and acquisitions, financings, strategic alternative reviews, and fairness opinions across various industries. Andy holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts (Economics) from Queen’s University.

Anne-Marie Volpato

Senior Director, Strategy and Investor Solutions

Corporate

Anne-Marie joined Power Sustainable in 2022 as Director, Strategic Initiatives. She brings experience advising & executing on large-scale strategic programs for global corporations. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, she was part of the Strategy & Corporate Development group at PSP Investments, where she supported the development and execution of the firm’s strategic plan as well as the strategic planning process. Previously, Anne-Marie was a management consultant at Deloitte Consulting, focused on Strategy, Operations and M&A integration services. Anne-Marie began her career in audit at Deloitte. She holds a graduate & undergraduate degree from McGill University and a CPA, CA designation.

Armin Kanno

Analyst, Compliance

Corporate

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Aarnoud van Weelderen

Board Member

Board of Directors

Aarnoud is a financial and physical energy commodities professional, with nearly 30 years of experience. He joined Macquarie Group’s Commodities & Global Markets division in 2018 and is a Senior Managing Director, where he oversees origination and structuring across the Americas for physical supply, offtake and logistics transactions for oil products and low carbon fuels. He and his teams work with corporations and governments to help assess, protect and develop assets, creating value for stakeholders and opportunities for their local communities. He was previously a Managing Director within the Global Commodities Group of J.P. Morgan Chase and a Vice President in the Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities division of Goldman Sachs. Aarnoud graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance).

Benjamin Shenwick

Vice President

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Ben Shenwick is a vice president and founding member of the Power Sustainable Infrastructure Credit team based out of Miami. Ben has 7 years of experience originating, analyzing, structuring and investing in infrastructure private credit across the capital structure. Prior to joining PS, Ben was a senior associate on the investment team at I Squared Capital within the Global Credit Group. Ben started his career at Deutsche Bank where he was an Associate on the Infrastructure & Energy Principal Lending desk, focused on special situations. He has also spent time working on DB’s European Direct Lending desk focused on middle market lending. Ben holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics (with honors) from the University of Chicago.

Bruce Heyman

Chief Executive Officer

Board of Directors

Ambassador (ret) Bruce Heyman is a 33-year veteran of Goldman Sachs, where he served as partner and managing director in the Chicago office. He left Goldman to serve as the United States Ambassador to Canada under President Barack Obama from 2014 until 2017. Since then, he has joined the board of Chicago Public Media, served as a co-chair of the advisory board to the Canada Institute at the Wilson Center, and been named as an honorary patron to the Council of the Great Lakes Region. Ambassador Heyman is the co-author of the best-selling book The Art of Diplomacy, which highlights the extraordinary country of Canada and takes an in-depth look at why diplomacy matters now more than ever. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Master of Business Administration from Vanderbilt University.

Cara Vazquez

Senior Associate, Distribution

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Cara Vazquez is a member of the distribution team for Power Sustainable Infrastructure Credit, based in Miami. Prior to joining Power Sustainable in 2023, Cara held various roles at BlackRock, most recently Vice President on the Product Strategy team for BlackRock Private Equity Partners. Cara holds an MBA in Strategic Management from the University of Chicago Booth and a BA in International Politics from Middlebury College.

Caroline Plouffe

Executive Assistant

Corporate

Caroline has been an Executive Assistant at Power Sustainable since its inception, in 2019. Previously, she worked as an Executive Assistant at Power Corporation of Canada, La Presse and the Office of the Auditor General of Canada. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social sciences (major) and public administration (minor) from the University of Ottawa.

Christine Baldazar

Vice President

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Christine Baldazar is Vice President, Fund Performance and Valuation of the Energy Infrastructure Partnership where she is responsible for managing all financial activities and fund operations of the Partnership, ensuring the highest industry standards for LPs. Prior to joining Power Sustainable Christine spent almost 10 years at PwC, where she was most recently responsible for business valuation for clients spanning multiple sectors and industries. While at PwC she also worked as an Audit Manager, leading teams in solving complex accounting issues. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), holds the Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) title, and has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration as well as a Graduate Diploma in Accounting from HEC Montreal.

Christophe Guimond-Drapeau

Associate

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Christophe Guimond-Drapeau is an Associate in the Energy Infrastructure Partnership, involved in both M&A and strategic initiatives of the Partnership. Prior to joining the Energy Infrastructure team, Christophe worked within the Strategy team of Power Sustainable, where he was involved in GP/LP partnerships, asset manager M&A and new investment platforms development. Christophe started his career at PwC within the Deal Strategy and Value Creation team advising a variety of clients through the development of their strategic agenda and M&A execution. Christophe holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business.

Claude Généreux

Board Member

Board of Directors

Claude Généreux has been Executive Vice-President of Power Corporation since 2015. He was Executive Vice-President of Power Financial from 2015 to 2020. He is a Director of Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life, Empower, Putnam Investments, IGM Financial, IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie and Groupe Bruxelles Lambert. He is Senior Partner Emeritus of McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm. During his 28 years with the firm, he focused on serving leading global companies in the Financial Services, Energy and Resources sectors. He has held various leadership positions including Global Sector Leadership in energy, Office Leadership in Montréal, Global Personnel Committees for partner election and evaluation, and Global Recruiting for Advanced University Degrees candidates. Claude Généreux helped launch McKinsey’s office in Montréal in 1991 and was also posted in its Paris, Toronto and Stockholm offices. He serves as the Vice-Chair of the Board of Governors at McGill University and is a Board member of the Jeanne Sauvé Foundation, the Loran Scholars Foundation and the Rhodes Scholarships in Canada. He has received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal for outstanding and exemplary contributions to his community. He graduated from McGill University and Oxford University, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar.

Connor Lyons

Partner and Head of Sustainability

Corporate

Connor Lyons is a Partner and Head of Strategic Initiatives and Sustainability at Power Sustainable and has been with the firm since 2021. He oversees sustainability, impact, and value creation activities across investment platforms, is involved in multiple key client and partner relationships, and sits on the firm’s Executive Committee. Previously, Connor worked at Power Corporation of Canada, where he supported value creation initiatives across its global financial services portfolio; and at Bain & Company, where he was a member of the Private Equity Group. Connor began his career in diplomatic, international trade, and development sector roles in Canada, the US, and Asia. Connor is also a David Rockefeller Fellow of the Trilateral Commission. He is a graduate of the University of Oxford’s School of Government, Ivey Business School, and Western University.

Craig Hanna

Partner

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

Craig Hanna is a Partner of Power Sustainable Lios. Craig brings over 15 years of investing, advisory, and operating experience to the firm, primarily within the food industry. His experience spans the food value-chain from regenerative and organic agriculture, specialty ingredients, food manufacturing, branded and private label CPG, brokerage/distribution, through to retail. Prior to Power Sustainable Lios, Craig founded and led Clearview Advisory, an agri-food focused mid-market advisory firm. In the 5 years since founding Clearview, Craig has served as a trusted advisor to privately-owned food businesses and private equity clients on matters of strategy, M&A, due diligence, and post-merger integration. Craig also held interim executive roles as CFO, VP Sales, and in general management at various food company clients. Prior to Clearview, Craig was a member of the senior leadership team for 5 years at SunOpta, a $1.5Bn global leader in plant-based foods and organic ingredients. During this tenure at SunOpta, he led Corporate Development, Strategy, and FP&A across North America and Europe. Craig led investments, integrations, and divestitures across multiple ingredient and food categories. In 2016, he was recognized as a Canadian Dealmaker of the Year by Lexpert, Deloitte, The Globe and Mail, and Thomson Reuters. Craig began his career in the Corporate Finance practice at PwC where he focused on M&A advisory and capital raising in the mid-market across a range of sectors, including agri-food. He actively supports the next generation of food and beverage entrepreneurs in Canada. He has been a mentor at the District Ventures CPG Accelerator since 2014, before joining the boards of District Venture Accelerator and District Ventures Kitchen non-profits in 2020. Since that time, these programs have helped launch more than 50 CPG companies.

Daniel Fein

Managing Director, Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Daniel Fein is a Principal on the PSIC investment team. Daniel has 15 years of relevant infrastructure experience across private equity and private debt investing, investment banking, debt capital markets and financial advisory services. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, Daniel was the sector head of I Squared Capital’s North America Power & Renewables and Utilities private equity vertical and was responsible for relevant investment strategy, investment execution, and asset management initiatives across the firm’s private equity business. During his time at ISQ, Daniel evaluated and executed numerous transactions across multiple sectors: power & renewables, utilities, energy transition, transportation, and digital infrastructure. Prior to joining ISQ, Daniel was a Vice President within Goldman Sachs’ Natural Resources Investment Banking Division, where he was responsible for M&A execution, debt and equity financings, and other financial advisory mandates across the power & renewables, utilities, midstream energy, and other infrastructure sectors. Daniel started his professional career with Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s fixed income group. Daniel earned an MBA from Columbia Business School, where he graduated in the top 1% of his class and received the Robert H. Montgomery Prize in Accounting, and he earned his BA from Cornell University where he graduated with Honors.

David Gagnon

Senior Advisor

Corporate

David Gagnon is a Senior Advisor at Power Sustainable, where he leverages his extensive experience in financial and investment sectors to advise on the firm’s strategy and to foster relationships with families and institutional investors. Previously, David served as a Partner and the Head of Business Development and Partnerships at Power Sustainable. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he led Vela Investors, a Singapore-based advisory firm, and held the position of Managing Director at BlackRock. At BlackRock, he led the Product Development and Transition Management businesses in Asia Pacific, focusing on structuring asset reallocations and implementing new investment strategies for institutional clients. David's earlier experiences include roles in capital markets with BGI and Lehman Brothers in New York, NY, USA and London, UK. He holds an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) from McGill University.

Delia Cristea

Partner, General Counsel, and Chief Operating Officer

Corporate

Delia Cristea joined Power Sustainable at its inception in 2019. She oversees the firm’s legal, compliance and culture functions. She is also responsible for deepening the firm’s community impact and ecosystem building activities in the sustainable finance space. Prior to Power Sustainable, Delia worked as counsel for Power Corporation of Canada, where she most recently served as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary. Prior to that, she was Associate at McCarthy Tétrault LLP in the Montreal and Toronto offices and served as in-house counsel with BCE Inc. Delia graduated with a gold medal from McGill Faculty of Law and holds a license in law and a Masters in European law from Sorbonne University in Paris. She also chairs the board and the governance committee of Lawyers without Borders Canada. She is passionate about supporting the growth of the sustainability ecosystem both in Canada and abroad. As such acts as board member or advisor to a number of organizations in this space, including Cycle Momentum, the McGill Sustainable Growth Initiative and the Green Finance Committee of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Denis Levasseur

Board Member

Board of Directors

Mr. Le Vasseur joined the Power group of companies in 1992 and currently serves as Vice-President and Controller of Power Corporation and of Power Financial. He began his career in 1982 with Touche Ross, a predecessor firm of Deloitte, specializing in the audit of large holding companies. He also worked on various consulting assignments in the field of mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Le Vasseur earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and an MBA from McGill University, and obtained his Chartered Accountant designation in 1985. In 2020, Mr. Le Vasseur received the prestigious title of Fellow from the Order of Chartered Professional Accountants of Quebec (FCPA). This title formally recognizes those members whose achievements in their careers or in the community have earned them distinction and brought honor to the profession. He serves on the board of directors of the On the Tip of the Toes Foundation, an organization that helps teenagers living with cancer regain their self-esteem and sense of pride through wilderness adventure therapy.

Dominic Grimard

Partner and Chief Financial Officer

Corporate

Dominic Grimard has been Chief Financial Officer of Power Sustainable since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for all aspects of finance at the firm and oversees corporate finance, taxation, treasury, corporate and fund accounting. Before joining Power Sustainable, Dominic was Senior Vice President, Finance at Fiera Capital, a global asset management firm, where he was responsible for all financial matters related to the public markets investment side of the firm. Prior to his time at Fiera, Dominic spent several years at KPMG in audit and advisory roles, serving clients across multiple industries, working from both the Montreal and Paris offices of KPMG. Dominic is a member of the Board of Directors of the Financial Executive Institute of Canada, a community of senior financial executives. Dominic graduated from HEC Montreal with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting. He later obtained a Graduate diploma in Accounting and he is Certified Public Accountant (CPA, CA).

Eoin Ó hÓgáin

Partner and Chief Investment Officer

Corporate

Eoin is a Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Power Sustainable. He oversees Power Sustainable’s investment teams and capital formation efforts. Prior to joining Power Sustainable in 2016, Eoin spent 15 years in the energy and investment sectors, at Morgan Stanley, McKinsey & Company, and State Street Global Advisors. He serves on the boards of the Canadian Irish Studies Foundation and the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada. He received a Bachelor of Business Studies and a French degree with first-class honors from Trinity College Dublin and an MBA with high distinction from the Harvard Business School. He is a CFA charter holder.

Francisco Baviera Maloney

Associate

Decarbonization Private Equity

Francisco Baviera Maloney is an Associate at Power Sustainable Decarbonization. He was previously a member of the Global Industrials Group at Citi where he helped execute mergers and acquisitions, financings, strategic alternative reviews and activism defense engagements within the Basic Materials franchise. Francisco holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Economics from Brown University.

Gavin Menzies

Chief of Staff, Office of the Chairman and CEO

Corporate

Gavin Menzies has been at Power Sustainable as Chief of Staff for the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since November 2021. He has many years of experience in politics. Prior to joining the company, he was Director of Tour at the Prime Minister’s Office and was responsible for the Prime Minister’s official visits, both nationally and internationally. In addition to his previous position, he worked for two former Prime Ministers as well as three former leaders of the Liberal Party of Canada. Preceding his career in politics, he was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces as an Air Navigator and as an aide-de-camp to two former Governors General of Canada. Gavin holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the Royal Military College of Canada.

Georgia Bachir

Manager, Client Service

Corporate

With over 10 years’ experience in the financial industry, Georgia Bachir brings to Power Sustainable her knowledge in client servicing, operations, and investment accounting to continue to strengthen and expand our client servicing capability in support of our investment platforms. Georgia was previously at Fiera Capital where she was a senior member of the client service team, and prior to that, at State Street where she fulfilled many roles including Senior Investment Accountant and Operations. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Concordia University.

Gregory Chrispin

Board Member

Board of Directors

Mr. Chrispin brings significant asset management experience in senior leadership positions, as he held leadership roles and headed portfolio management teams in various financial institutions. Gregory Chrispin previously held the position of Executive Vice President, Wealth Management and Life and Health Insurance at the Desjardins Group. He currently serves on the board of Addenda Capital and Public Service Pension Investment (PSP Investment) Board. Active in the investment industry and the community, he serves on different committees with various organizations. He is a member of the governance committee of the YMCAs of Québec’s Alternative Suspension Social Impact Bond (SIB). Mr. Chrispin holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics (Actuarial Science) from Université de Montréal, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst and an Institute Certified Director of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D).

Harrison Marshall

Associate

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

Harry joined Power Sustainable Lios in 2022. Prior to joining, he was an investment banking analyst at ATB Capital Markets, where he was involved in several M&A advisory and capital-raising engagements within the Life Sciences franchise. Harry holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Finance from Dalhousie University’s Rowe School of Business.

Harry Illouz

Corporate Senior Analyst

Corporate

Harry holds the position of Senior Corporate Analyst at Power Sustainable. Prior to this role, Harry was a Senior Analyst in corporate accounting at Fiera Capital and was a key part in producing monthly financial reports. He also previously worked for Gildan Activewear as a Senior Analyst in the Financial Planning and Analysis department and as a Senior Auditor at Ernst & Young. Harry is a Chartered Accountant (CPA) and graduated from HEC Montréal with a Bachelor of Business Administration (accounting specialization) and a Graduate Diploma in Public Accountancy.

Henry Liu

Vice-Chairman, Power Sustainable China

Corporate

Yuhong Liu (Henry) acts as key strategist on Power Sustainable’s platform in China, with the focus on development in Asia. Yuhong (Henry) joined Power Corporation in 1995, and has since held various positions, including as Vice-President since 2011 and most recently as Financial Analyst and Director of Asian Affairs. Prior to that, Yuhong (Henry) worked with China CITIC Group in Beijing. Yuhong (Henry) holds a Bachelor of Arts from Nanjing, China, an MBA from McGill University, and is a CFA charterholder. He serves as a member of the board of governors for the Jiu Ding Scholarship Program dedicated to Chinese students studying in Québec. He is also actively involved in supporting the development of cultural programs to promote local Chinese communities in Canada.

Ian B. Cameron

Director, Communications

Corporate

Ian is Power Sustainable's Director of Communications. Ian joined Power Sustainable from the office of Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, where he served as Director of Communications and played a key role in crafting the Government of Canada's messaging on energy, climate, and the economy. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University, and a Masters in Global and International Affairs from the University of Ottawa.

Jack Stevens

Analyst

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

Jack joined Power Sustainable Lios in 2024. Prior to joining, he worked as a Senior Associate in KPMG's Deal Advisory practice with a focus on Financial Due Diligence. In this role, Jack helped to advise on both buy and sell-side transactions in the Canadian M&A space. Jack is a CPA and hold a Bachelor of Arts (HBA) from Ivey Business School.

Jackie Aquino

Director, Finance and Investment Operations

Corporate

Jackie is responsible for finance and operations oversight of Power Sustainable’s global infrastructure credit and private equity platforms. Jackie brings more than 15 years of Big Four assurance experience at PwC, KPMG, and Deloitte as an insightful advisor to leading asset management, banking, and capital market entities across Southeast Asia and North America. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he also served as the capital markets leader of RSM Canada for 5 years and played a key role in building out and growing the practice. Jackie is a Certified Public Accountant in the United States of America and a member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Along with a bachelor’s degree in accountancy, he also holds a Master of Finance degree from Queen’s University Smith School of Business.

Jacques Parisien

Board Member

Board of Directors

Jacques Parisien spent his career in senior management roles for a number of Canadian media companies. He retired from Bell Media after managing Astral Media up to its sale to Bell. Since then he has been acting as a member of the board for numerous public and private Canadian companies. His fields of interest are audit, governance, and strategic development. Throughout his career he has actively supported cultural and social organizations. He acted as chair of Tourisme Montreal, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the Pointe-à-Callière Museum and the Montreal Board of Trade. A law graduate from McGill University, he is a member of the Quebec Bar.

James Rickert

Partner

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

James Rickert is a Partner of Power Sustainable Lios. He has over 15 years of transaction and asset management experience, with a deep track record in M&A, capital raising, and corporate governance. He spent 10 years at Brookfield Asset Management as a member of its infrastructure group, most recently as Managing Partner and head of strategic initiatives and chief legal officer. During his time at Brookfield, James played central roles in investments across various infrastructure sectors, including transportation, energy, utilities, and data infrastructure. He co-led infrastructure co-investment initiatives, working with some of Brookfield’s largest institutional partners on its most significant transactions. In total, James was directly involved in over US$30 billion of transaction activity during a time when Brookfield Infrastructure’s assets under management grew to exceed US$90B. He began his career at Goodmans LLP, where he maintained a corporate practice focused on M&A, private equity, and capital markets transactions. Prior to Power Sustainable Lios, he joined Hakluyt & Company, a global strategic advisory firm, to help expand its presence in Canada. James’ community involvement includes serving as an advisor to NEXT Canada, as a member of the Fundraising Cabinet for the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, and as a member of the inaugural board of directors of the Toronto Foundation for Youth Involvement in Politics.

Jenna La Ricca

Legal Counsel

Corporate

Jenna La Ricca joined Power Sustainable in 2023 as legal counsel and brings business law experience, especially in corporate, M&A and capital market transactions. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, Jenna, a member of the Quebec Bar, worked at Norton Rose Fulbright, a leading global law firm, where she dealt with all aspects of corporate and business law, with a focus on private M&A and capital market transactions. Jenna graduated from McGill University’s Faculty of Law. Jenna also holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Political Science and a minor in Sociology.

Jim Moore

Operating Partner

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Jim Moore joined Power Sustainable in 2023, bringing over 40 years of experience in the energy sector, including as the CEO of three Independent Power Producers ("IPP"). Most recently, as CEO of Atlantic Power from 2015-2023, he lead that organization's turnaround from distressed public company to a successful sale to a private equity buyer. Previously, he was the Chairman of Energy and Power (an Operating Partner role) for the private equity fund Diamond Castle Holdings from 2008-2015. Prior to that Jim lead the turnaround and strategic repositioning of Catamount Energy as a wind-focused growth company culminating in successful exits in 2005 and then again in 2008. Jim has a JD from the University of Houston and a BA in History from the College of the Holy Cross.

Joan Paquette

Executive Assistant

Corporate

An executive assistant with over 20 years of experience, Joan joined Power Sustainable in November 2022. Her career includes more than 15 years at Groupe Lune Rouge and Cirque du Soleil, where she collaborated with the CFO and the Founder's Advisor. She also played a key role in managing the Founder's personal affairs within the family office, contributing significantly to these missions.

John Pires

Partner & Co-CIO

Energy Infrastructure Equity

John Pires is the Partner of the Energy Infrastructure Partnership where he is actively involved in all investments, with a primary focus on leading new growth. He joined Power Sustainable after over 25 years of principal investing in renewables and related infrastructure. John served as the Global Head of M&A and Project Finance at Northland Power for 7 years, leading their global expansion into Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Prior to Northland, he was with Brookfield for nearly a decade, where he held senior positions in M&A and Corporate & Project Finance, with a focus on growth in the Americas. John started his career at Enmax Energy in Portfolio Management and Business Development. He currently serves on the board of directors for Nautilus Solar and Potentia Renewables. John is a CFA charterholder and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from McGill University.

Jonathan Belair

Managing Partner

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

Jonathan Belair is the Managing Partner of Power Sustainable Lios. He has 20 years of investing and operating experience, with a deep focus in food, agriculture, and sustainability. Prior to Power Sustainable Lios, Jonathan most recently spent 5 years as a senior executive at McCain Foods, a global food processing and agriculture company with C$14 billion in revenues. Throughout this period, Jonathan led global M&A, Strategy, and Venture Investing, as well as the Company’s Global Sustainability/ESG function. He has led investments across the food value chain, including in agriculture production, regenerative agriculture, vertical farming, plant-based protein, agriculture data analytics, food processing, and transportation. Prior to McCain Foods, Jonathan was a senior member of the direct private equity team at OMERS Private Equity (OMERS) where he was responsible for sourcing, executing, and managing direct private equity investments in North America. Prior to OMERS, Jonathan was part of the investment banking group at Scotiabank, where he was involved in mandates across industry groups, focused on mergers and acquisitions advisory, and equity and debt financings. Jonathan serves as a board member for several portfolio companies and is a member of the Ivey Sustainability Advisory Council at the University of Western Ontario.

Juliette Lapointe

Analyst

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Juliette is an Analyst of the Energy Infrastructure Partnership, where she supports the quarterly valuation and reporting of the Partnership. Juliette started her career as an Assurance Associate at PwC. Juliette is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from McGill University.

Karin Waldhart

Technician, Accounts Payable

Corporate

Karin joined Power Sustainable in 2022 as an Accounts Payable Clerk. Prior to this role, she took on several administrative roles in the real estate industry for the last 10 years. During this time, Karin also worked as an Accounts Payable Supervisor at BTB, a real estate investment trust. Karin also earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia University.

Karine Khatcherian

Managing Partner

Decarbonization Private Equity

Karine Khatcherian is a Managing Partner of Power Sustainable Decarbonization. She brings over 20 years of climate investing experience across buyouts, growth equity, and infrastructure, with a deep transaction background in climate investing history including in resource efficiency, clean energy, water reclamation, waste conversion, energy transition, and the built environment. Before joining Power Sustainable Decarbonization, Karine co-led the private equity buyout platform at Closed Loop Partners. Her career includes senior management and leadership roles at Enervest Capital, NewWorld Capital Group, and GE Energy Financial Services. She also served as a Director with ABB Equity Ventures, leading the development and acquisition of infrastructure projects and companies. Karine holds a Masters in Industrial Engineering and Management from Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Génie Industriel and a post-masters (Diplome d’Etudes Approfondies) in Financial Management from Ecole Supérieure des Affaires (France).

Karynna Ma

Managing Director, Institutional Business Development

Corporate

Karynna has over 20 years of experience providing financial products and services to retail and institutional investors in public and private markets. She was previously Executive Director of Global Institutional Business Development at Timbercreek, overseeing sales and investor relations, and works closely with institutional investors and investment consultants in Canada, the U.S., and Europe. Prior to joining Timbercreek in 2017, she served as Vice President of Investor Relations at Bastion Infrastructure Group with responsibilities in marketing and fundraising of a private infrastructure platform to institutional investors globally. Prior to her role at Bastion, Karynna was the Director of Managed Assets at Mackenzie Investments where she was responsible for the marketing and sales efforts of their managed portfolio solutions. Karynna began her career in finance as an analyst at Fidelity Investments where she held numerous positions in marketing and sales. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Toronto.

Katherine Kent

Associate, Strategic Initiatives

Katherine Kent joined Power Sustainable in 2023 as an Associate in the Strategic Initiatives group. Prior to joining the company, she spent close to four years evolving in different departments at RBC, including over three years in the Financial Institutions Group as part of the investment banking division in NYC. Katherine holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and French literature from Northwestern University.

Kelly Jackman

Executive Assistant

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

Kelly joined Power Sustainable Lios in 2022. Prior to joining, she was a member of the executive support team at OMERS Private Equity. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) from York University.

Kyle Joval

Vice President

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Kyle is Vice President of the Energy Infrastructure Partnership, focused on the execution of M&A transactions and project development, including debt financing and tax equity structuring. Kyle joined Power Sustainable from Agentis Capital, a boutique investment bank specialized in infrastructure. Prior to Agentis, he spent more than 5 years at Northland Power, where he was actively involved in a number of M&A and project development opportunities, with a focus on the Americas. Kyle started his career in deal advisory and M&A tax consulting at KPMG. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McMaster University, and is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Lauren Shanahan

Head of Talent and Culture

Corporate

Lauren is a seasoned professional with 22 years of global Talent & Culture experience spanning various industries. She holds the position of Head of Talent and Culture at Power Sustainable, where she leads strategic initiatives to attract, develop, and retain top talent. Lauren has made significant contributions to renowned organizations such as the Boston Consulting Group, The Bank of Montreal, and SSENSE. Her expertise lies in designing and implementing comprehensive HR strategies that drive organizational growth and foster a positive work culture. Lauren is also pursuing her MBA from the Ivey School of Business at Western University.

Laurence Wilhelmy

Director of Talent and Culture

Corporate

Laurence Wilhelmy assumed the position of Director of Talent and Culture at Power Sustainable in 2023, to design and implement foundational HR programs and foster a thriving organizational culture. She brings over a decade of experience in human resources experience in scaling organizations and professional services. She began her career in talent acquisition at McKinsey & Company, where she led hiring for the Montreal office and women recruitment for Canada. Laurence later joined SSENSE as Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition, where she led a team of talent acquisition partners, sourcing specialists, and business analysts. Her key accomplishments include implementing core HR systems (ATS, Pulse Surveys, Dashboards) and aligning the recruitment process with industry best practices. She holds a bachelor's degree in management from Université Laval and an MSc degree from HEC Montréal in Strategy.

Louise Lefebvre

Executive Assistant

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Louise has been at Power Sustainable as an Executive Assistant since 2019. She is responsible for assisting the Energy Infrastructure Managing Partners and the team. Prior joining the organization, she spent 20 years at BMO where she held the position of Executive Assistant for BMO Nesbitt Burns, Capital Markets, Investment and Corporate Banking. Louise was responsible for coordinating and providing administrative services to the Managing Director and Head of Power, Utilities and Infrastructure group.

Lucie Zardarian

Analyst, Finance and Investment Operations

Corporate

Lucie completed her studies at HEC Montréal in 2022 and has obtained a specialized graduate diploma (DESS) in accounting. She is currently working towards becoming a CPA. Prior to joining us, Lucie held a senior auditing position at Deloitte. Her academic accomplishments and experience at a reputable firm demonstrate her commitment to professional development.

Margareth Lerebours

Executive Assistant

Corporate

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Maria Valdivia

Corporate Analyst - Finance

Corporate

Maria joined Power Sustainable in 2023 as Corporate Analyst. Prior to this role, Maria was an Experienced Senior Analyst in the Audit department at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Maria is a Chartered Accountant (CPA) and graduated from ESG- UQAM with a Bachelor of Accounting and a Graduate Diploma in Public Accountancy. She is currently achieving her Master of Business Administration at the University of Trois Rivières.

Marie-Christine Bergeron

Vice-President, Finance and Investment Operations

Corporate

Marie-Christine joined Power Sustainable in 2023. Before to joining the team, she was Vice President, Finance at Novacap, where she was responsible for the financial governance of the firm's operations and investment funds, playing a critical role in the company's growth over a ten-year period. Prior to Novacap, Marie-Christine played key roles at Dragoneer, a rapidly growing asset management company in San Francisco, and at Deloitte, where she worked in mergers and acquisitions consulting and audit. She holds the CPA, CA designation which she obtained after her studies in accounting at McGill University and an MBA from HEC Montreal. Additionally, for the past seven years, she has served on the board of directors of the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation.

Marie-Ève Bisson

Office Manager & HR Coordinator

Corporate

Marie-Ève joined the Power Sustainable team in 2022 as an Executive Assistant. She previously held multiple administrative support positions including Associate Assistant in the Mergers & Acquisitions department at PwC for six years. Prior to that, she was National Accounts Manager for a European high-end clothing company. Marie-Eve also holds a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Marketing from UQAM.

Marie-Michèle Maltais

Corporate Controller

Corporate

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Martin Aares

Managing Partner

Decarbonization Private Equity

Martin Aares is a Managing Partner of Power Sustainable Decarbonization. With over 20 years of climate investing experience across buyouts, growth equity, and infrastructure, Martin has a deep transaction background covering resource efficiency, clean energy, transportation, industrials, waste-to-value, and the built environment. Prior to his current role, Martin co-led the private equity buyout platform at Closed Loop Partners. He has also held senior management and leadership roles at Novus Energy Partners, Traverse Venture Partners, and GE Energy Financial Services. Martin began his career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and in management consulting at Stern Stewart & Co. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Virginia.

May Jan Hum

Chief Compliance Officer

Corporate

May Jan Hum is Chief of Compliance of Power Sustainable. She is responsible for the implementation of the firm’s compliance program for asset management, offering of fund products and distribution across international borders including Canada, EU and U.S. May Jan has over 15 years of experience in capital markets compliance. She was previously Manager of Governance, Risk and Compliance with Desjardins Global Asset Management. During this time, May Jan’s focus was to oversee, develop and modernize regulatory compliance and operational risk practices. May Jan started her career in various roles as compliance officer at HSBC and at LBC Financial Services. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance from Concordia University.

Michel Miquelon

Taxation

Corporate

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Michelle Rey-Letourneau

Sales Coordinator

Corporate

Michelle joined Power Sustainable in 2023, where she provides essential administrative support to the sales team across various offices. Before joining Power Sustainable, Michelle spent over four years as a Program Coordinator in the renewable energy sector. Her commitment to environmental stewardship is complemented by her academic foundation, holding a bachelor's degree in History from Concordia University.

Natalie Deschamps

Principal

Decarbonization Private Equity

Natalie Deschamps is a Principal at Power Sustainable Decarbonization. She has 15 years of experience across private equity, consulting, and business development, with investment experience in control buyouts and growth equity. Prior to joining Power Sustainable Decarbonization, Natalie was a Principal in Private Equity at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board where she most recently focused on growth-stage climate solutions. Natalie’s career includes experience in sustainable finance at CK Capital and management consulting at McKinsey. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration from Ivey Business School, and a Bachelor of Arts from Western University.

Nathalie Gallant

Accounting Analyst, Finance and Investment Operations

Corporate

Nathalie Gallant joined the Power Sustainable team as a Financial Analyst. Combines 20 years of experience in accounting. Her thoroughness and attention to detail have allowed her to continuously evolve within finance teams, more specifically at evenko and Acquisio. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications.

Nathalie Houle

Executive Assistant

Corporate

Nathalie has been Executive Assistant at Power Sustainable since 2020. Prior to joining the company, she worked at Power Corporation of Canada and acquired experience in both the private and public sectors. Nathalie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and a college diploma in Office Management.

Nick Mattingly

Associate

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Nick has 7 years of experience in private equity, project finance and capital markets. Before joining Power Sustainable, he was a Senior Associate on the investment team at Arevon (Formerly Capital Dynamics). Nick started his career at Citigroup as an Associate focused on power, infrastructure and structured finance. Nick holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering (with honors) from Virginia Tech.

Neil Frank

Senior Associate, Sustainability

Corporate

Neil Frank is a Senior Associate that joined Power Sustainable in 2024. Prior to joining, he worked as a Senior Economist at McKinsey & Company in their London office, primarily focusing on financial institution decarbonization and disaster risk management. Neil has also worked at Aon Risk Solutions analyzing insurance market trends. Neil holds an MSc in Economics for Development from the University of Oxford and a BA in Economics from the University of British Columbia.

Olivier Desmarais

Chairman of the Board

Board of Directors

Olivier Desmarais is the driving force behind the Power Sustainable vision as a global, sustainability-led alternative asset manager. He chairs the Canada China Business Council (CCBC) and in addition serves as a Director of Canada Life, IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie and Lumenpulse. Olivier Desmarais has been Senior Vice-President of Power Corporation since 2017. He is actively engaged in the community as member of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research. Olivier Desmarais holds a Bachelor of Civil Law from the University of Ottawa, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Political Science from McGill University, and has been a Québec Bar member since 2009.

Oren Reich

Principal

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Oren Reich is Principal of the Energy Infrastructure Partnership where he leads the execution of investment opportunities and underlying project financing transactions. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he spent five years at Potentia Renewables, where he led the acquisitions of both operating and development wind and solar projects, actively coordinating a multidisciplinary team of developers, engineers and project managers. During his tenure, the portfolio of operating and in-construction assets grew from 100MW to over 1GW. He started his career in Investment Banking at Desjardins Capital Markets, where he was involved in mergers and acquisitions, as well as capital raises for companies across various industries. Oren holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from HEC Montréal.

Pierre-Olivier Perras

Managing Partner & Co-CIO

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Pierre-Olivier Perras is the Managing Partner of the Energy Infrastructure Partnership where he is involved in investments made by the Partnership and oversees its growth and strategic direction. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, Pierre-Olivier spent over 20 years at BMO Capital Markets, where he held various leadership positions in the Investment and Corporate Banking Group. In his last role, he was Head of the Power, Utilities and Infrastructure Group, leading an international team across North America and Europe, and where he advised on a number of landmark renewable energy and infrastructure M&As and IPOs. Pierre-Olivier started his career as a senior consultant analyst with an actuarial consultant. He currently serves as Chairman on the board of directors of Nautilus Solar and Potential Renewables, and sits on the board of Lumenpulse and Lion Electric. Pierre-Olivier holds an MBA from McGill University, a BSC in Actuarial Sciences from Laval University, and studied international business at the Netherlands’ Rotterdam School of Management. He is a CFA charterholder.

Quyen Tran

Financial Controller

Corporate

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Raman Srivastava

Board Member

Board of Directors

Raman Srivastava is Executive Vice-President and Global Chief Investment Officer for Great West Lifeco. Raman oversees investment teams in Canada, the U.S. and Europe. He joined Great West Lifeco in 2017 and leads a global team of investment professionals in setting strategic direction and delivering investment results across a diverse global investment platform, including the insurance General Accounts and third-party funds. Raman has 20 years’ experience in the investment industry, most recently as Deputy Chief Investment Officer and Manager Director of Global Fixed Income for Mellon Asset Management based in Boston. For over a decade prior to that, he was a portfolio manager at Putnam Investments. Raman earned a Master of Science in Computational Finance from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Mathematics degree from the University of Waterloo. Raman is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder.

Randy Harrigan

Principal

Decarbonization Private Equity

Randy Harrigan is a Principal at Power Sustainable Decarbonization. He has over 15 years of experience in middle market buyouts across industrials, business services, and consumer sectors. Randy's transaction history includes outsourced commercial and industrial services, environmental services, packaging, and consumer services. Prior to his current role, he served as the Managing Director and Head of M&A at Growth for Good Acquisition Corporation. His investment career includes roles at Roark Capital, A&M Capital Partners, and Navo Capital. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Virginia.

Rebecca McLeod

Senior Legal Counsel

Corporate

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Riccardo Cogo

Associate

Riccardo is an Associate in the Energy Infrastructure Partnership, where he supports acquisition execution. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, Riccardo worked within the investment team at Broccolini, a family-owned real estate developer, where he mainly evaluated real estate development investment opportunities. He was also involved in the implementation of a strategic expansion into the renewable energy sector. Riccardo is a McGill graduate, with both a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Management in Finance.

Rodrigo Nova Coto

Associate, Partnerships

Corporate

Rodrigo joined the Power Sustainable team in 2022 as an Associate. His main role is to help identify and develop potential business opportunities. Rodrigo has over 15 years work experience in the banking industry. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he held the position of Associate at TD Asset Management for 7 years, where he provided best in class client service to consultants and institutional clients. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance and an Accounting Certificate from HEC Montreal.

Régine Clément

Board Member

Board of Directors

Ms. Clément possesses a wealth of experience in trade and environmental policy development as well as in climate finance. Prior to taking on the role of President and CEO at CREO, she was Trade Commissioner and Head of Energy & Environment at the Canadian Consulate General in New York City. She also co-founded the Canadian Technology Accelerator for Cleantech (CTA), a federal government program which aims to help high-potential Canadian technology companies raise capital and develop business opportunities in foreign markets. Ms. Clément holds a Master of Science degree in International Political Economy at the London School of Economics and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Ottawa.

Sabrina Paliotti

Executive Assistant, Business Development and Partnerships

Corporate

Sabrina Paliotti joined Power Sustainable as Executive Assistant to the Business Development and Investment Management teams in October 2022. She has over 25 years of administrative experience in finance, transportation, tourism as well as in the arts and advertising sectors, having worked for companies such as CN Railway, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Transat A.T., Young & Rubicam Group. Over the course of those years, she developed an extensive expertise in project management, human resources, customer service and public relations. Sabrina holds a bachelor’s degree with honors in hotel management from the Accademia Nazionale di Stato Elza Morante - Rome, Italy.

Sarah Germaine Wertheimer

Board Member

Board of Directors

Ms. Wertheimer is Counsel at a boutique Florida-based law firm specializing in intellectual property matters with a special area of focus in the digital space. Ms. Wertheimer’s current practice includes issues of trademark counterfeiting and infringement, data privacy, and commercial transactions. Prior to joining her current firm in 2017, she was an associate with Hugues, Hubbard, & Reed LLP’s litigation practice in New York working in diverse practice areas including Labor and Employment, Intellectual Property, and Bankruptcy. Ms. Wertheimer holds an L.L.M. degree from New York University School of Law in Competition, Innovation and Information Law as well as a Juris Doctorate also from New York University School of Law, and a Bachelor degree in International Relations from Tufts University.

Sarah Zucchelli

Manager, Finance and Investment Operations

Corporate

Sarah Zucchelli holds the position of Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting at Power Sustainable. Prior to this role, Sarah was a senior auditor specialized in investments funds, working primarily in the Asset and Wealth Management group at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. She holds a graduate degree and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University. In 2021, Sarah obtained her CPA auditor designation.

Scott Brison

Board Member

Board of Directors

Prior to joining BMO Capital Markets in 2019, Hon. Scott Brison was elected MP for the riding of King-Hants seven consecutive times over 21 years. During that time, he held key roles in government, most recently as President of the Treasury Board & Minister of Digital Government, Minister of Public Works & Government Services, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Canada-U.S. relations. He is Dalhousie University’s 8th Chancellor. He serves on boards of Universal Rail Systems, Canada-China Business Council, Canadian Council of The Americas, Dalhousie University, Macdonald Stewart Foundation, CJPAC, Canadian American Business Council, Power Sustainable and High Liner Foods Inc.

Soheil Akbari

Vice-President, Investor Relations

Corporate

With 12+ years of experience in the investment industry, Soheil Akbari joined Power Sustainable as a Senior Associate to help grow current and prospective partnerships. Prior to joining the firm, Soheil held the positions of Senior Associate and Client Portfolio Manager on the External Distribution team at TD Asset Management and the position of Business Development Manager at BMO Global Asset Management. Soheil holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Concordia University, the CIM designation and is a CFA charter holder.

Stephanie Iscovitz

Executive Assistant & Office Manager

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Prior to joining Power Sustainable in 2023, Stephanie was part of the Real Estate ICS (Institutional Client Solutions) Debt Strategies team at Blackstone. She previously had extensive experience in the entertainment industry most notably at Buchwald in New York, a mid-size full-service talent agency in their Commercial Voiceover and Motion Picture Literary Departments.

Thomas Hannaford

Senior Associate, Sustainability

Corporate

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Thomas Murray

Managing Partner

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Tom joined Power Sustainable in 2023, bringing with him over 30 years of experience in project finance and infrastructure credit markets. His experience includes senior management and leadership roles at WestLB AG, Apollo Global Management and I Squared Capital, where he successfully raised $700M for their inaugural global credit fund’s first closing. Tom holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Tom Danielsen

Head of Investor Solutions

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Tom Danielsen, Head of Investor Solutions, US Infrastructure Credit joined Power Sustainable in 2023 as a founding member of Power Sustainable Infrastructure Credit (PSIC). Tom has been a qualified actuary since 2015 and has worked with insurance companies across a number of a different regulatory regimes (NAIC, Solvency II, LICAT, BMA). Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he spent 7+ years at Macquarie Asset Management, where he led capital raising for infrastructure credit in North America. Prior to joining Macquarie, Tom worked for Willis Towers Watson as an investment consultant, where he advised institutional clients on liability driven investment strategies. Tom is a Fellow, Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and holds BSc, Mathematics and Economics, London School of Economics.

Trevor Wright

Senior Analyst, Strategic Initiatives

Corporate

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Vaibhav (VJ) Jamidar

Director of IT

Corporate

Vaibhav brings over 17 years of extensive experience in the IT field. He holds a degree in Electronics Engineering and possesses several IT certifications, including ITIL v4. His career includes significant roles at renowned multinational corporations such as Tata Communications, Ericsson, AIMIA (Air Canada), and PwC Canada. Apart from his digital expertise, Vaibhav has a keen interest in politics and finds enjoyment in the strategic and dynamic game of cricket. His dedication to sustainability is apparent in his work on various IT projects, focusing on technology's environmental impact.

Véronique Talbot

Managing Director

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Véronique Talbot is Managing Director of the Energy Infrastructure Partnership where she is responsible for driving the investment strategy through acquisitions and organic growth, as well as managing and expanding the Partnership’s investor base. She is a founding member of Power Sustainable’s flagship fund, having played a key role in the transformation of Power Corporation’s proprietary alternative investments into an asset manager business model. Prior to that, she spent more than a decade at Power Corporation, leading M&A and capital markets transactions, and managing relationships with key stakeholders. Véronique’s career began in New York within the Investment Banking Division of Goldman Sachs. She currently sits on the board of directors of Nautilus Solar and Potentia Renewables. Véronique holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University and is a CFA charterholder. She also serves on the board of the Douglas Foundation.

Vitaliy Koretskyy

Senior Associate

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Prior to joining Power Sustainable, Vitaliy spent six years working in the infrastructure sector in various roles in private equity, project finance and M&A. His experience includes four years at I Squared’s North American private equity team, focusing on digital infrastructure, power & renewables, energy and transportation sectors. Vitaliy holds an Bachelor of Business Administration from Baruch College.

Vivi Hou

CEO of Power Sustainable China

Corporate

Based in Beijing, Vivi oversees Power Group’s portfolio in Greater China, comprising direct proprietary investments (China AMC); investments in listed securities through the QFII program and WFOE PFM; and PE/VC funds. She is also the President and CEO of Power Pacific Corporation Limited, the Asia Pacific headquarter of PCC; the Director of Power Sustainable Investment Management; and the Chairperson of China AMC’s Supervisory Board. Vivi started her career as a member of the investment team for Investors Group – PCC’s mutual fund business. Prior to joining the Power Group in 2020, she served as member of Harvest Global Investment’s Global Management Committee, Chief BD Officer and Head of China Strategy. Vivi holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta, and she is a Board Member of the China Canada Business Council (CCBC), devoting her effort in building Sino-Canadian business relations.

Weihe Feng

Legal Counsel

Corporate

Weihe Feng joined Power Sustainable in 2021 as legal counsel and brings significant business law expertise, especially in corporate, M&A and capital market transactions. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, Weihe, a member of the Quebec Bar and New York Bar, worked at Norton Rose Fulbright, a leading global law firm, where he dealt with all aspects of corporate and business law, with a focus on cross-border M&A and capital market transactions in Canada, United States, Europe and Asia. He advised both publicly traded and privately held companies in various industries. Weihe graduated from McGill University’s Faculty of Law and completed an exchange at Fudan University in Shanghai.

Wendy Zhang

Analyst, Finance and Investment Operations

Corporate

Wendy holds a bachelor's degree in management and organizational studies with a specialization in accounting from The University of Western Ontario. She brings over two years of senior fund accounting experience from Citco Group Limited in Toronto and an additional year as a financial accountant in a Toronto-based chartered accounting firm. A Chartered Professional Accountant and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) holder, Wendy has successfully passed all three levels of the challenging CFA program. She also completed the Canadian Securities Course certification, showcasing her commitment to excellence in the financial services space. Wendy is multilingual, fluent in both English and Mandarin, with an ongoing commitment to learning French. Beyond her professional achievements, Wendy is a connoisseur of classical and electronic music, a soccer enthusiast, a lover of philosophy, and an avid traveler.

Will Moncrieff

Analyst

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

Will joined Power Sustainable Lios in 2023. Prior to joining, he worked as an investment banking analyst within BMO Capital Markets’ real estate investment banking group. In this role, he was involved with capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and property brokerage activity. Will holds a Bachelor of Arts (HBA) from Ivey Business School with a certificate in Sustainability.