Our Team.

Adnan Bin Shahbel

Compliance Program Manager

Corporate

Adnan Bin Shahbel is a Compliance Program Manager at Power Sustainable, where he oversees multi-jurisdictional compliance programs supporting private market investment strategies and other regulatory obligations. Previously, he was Manager, Investment Compliance at Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, where he supported compliance initiatives across global investment platforms, and a Senior Compliance Officer at CIBC Asset Management, focusing on regulatory analysis and examination readiness. He holds an MBA in Finance from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University and a Bachelor of Commerce from Osmania University, and is a Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional - International (CCEP-I®) and Project Management Professional (PMP®).

Adrien Marques

Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Corporate

Adrien Marques is an FP&A Manager at Power Sustainable, where he supports financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making across the organization. Previously, he served as Senior FP&A at SumUp, supporting financial operations across multiple European markets, and as Senior FP&A at Tiller Systems, focusing on financial planning and operational performance. Earlier in his career, he held finance and consulting roles at Grant Thornton and Devoteam across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. He holds a Master’s degree in Auditing and Accounting from Paris School of Business. Adrien is also involved in community initiatives, including serving on the fundraising committee of Daytrippers in Quebec.

Alexandre Khanji

Analyst

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Alexandre Khanji is an Analyst at Power Sustainable within the Energy Infrastructure platform, where he supports M&A and project financing initiatives across renewable energy and related infrastructure. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he worked as a Senior Associate at PwC in the Corporate Finance group, where he advised on M&A transactions, deal structuring, financial analysis, and valuation. Alexandre holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Université de Montréal and a Master of Financial Economics from the University of Toronto.

Alexandre Tessier

Vice President

Energy Infrastructure Equity

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

Alexandre Vachon

Vice President

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Alexandre Vachon is a Vice President of the Energy Infrastructure. He manages existing portfolio assets and evaluates new opportunities. He previously worked in Bombardier’s M&A group on divestitures and strategic partnerships. He has a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business.

André Desmarais

Board Member

Board of Directors

Mr. Desmarais is Deputy Chairman of Power Corporation of Canada and Power Financial Corporation. He previously served as President and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Power Corporation from 1996 until his retirement from that position in February 2020. At Power Financial, he previously served as 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, IGM Financial, IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie and Power Sustainable Capital. He has been a director of Rockefeller Capital Management General Partner L.L.C. since 2023. 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, of CITIC Pacific Limited in Asia until 2014 and of Putnam Investments until January 2024. Over the years, cultural, health, and other not-for-profit organizations have benefited 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 a member of the Board 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 Ordre national du Québec. In May 2022, Mr. Desmarais was inducted into the Order of the Canadian Business Hall of Fame.

Andy Park

Vice President

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

Andy Park is a Vice President at Power Sustainable, where he focuses on executing investments and asset management within the Lios platform. Previously, he held strategy and operations roles at Vayda, a regenerative agriculture technology company, and was part of the corporate development team at Ag Growth International, where he worked on mergers and acquisitions and corporate strategy. He began his career in investment banking at Origin Merchant Partners, advising on mergers and acquisitions, financings, and fairness opinions. Andy holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Queen’s University.

Anne-Marie Volpato

Senior Director, Investor Solutions & Strategy

Corporate

Anne-Marie Volpato is Senior Director, Strategy & Investor Solutions at Power Sustainable, where she leads strategic initiatives across investor relationships, capital formation, and investment platform development. She manages senior client and partner relationships across North America and Europe, and plays a central role in advancing the firm’s product strategy, fundraising, and client delivery agenda. Prior to Power Sustainable, Anne-Marie held senior strategy and corporate development roles at PSP Investments, with a focus on enterprise strategy, corporate planning, and strategic transformation. Previously, she was a member of Deloitte Consulting’s Strategy & Operations and M&A practices, advising senior executives on strategy, operating model design, and transaction-related transformation. Anne-Marie holds a Graduate Diploma in Public Accountancy and a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University, and is a CPA, CA.

Armin Kanno

Compliance Program Manager

Corporate

Armin Kanno is a Compliance Program Manager at Power Sustainable. He joined the firm in 2023 and brings over 10 years of experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, Armin served as Assistant Vice President, Global Banking Operations at BNP Paribas, where he focused on syndicated lending operations. Before that, he was a member of the Global Cash Operations team at State Street Bank. Armin holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction, majoring in Finance, from Concordia University, and has completed Level II of the CFA Program.

Aarnoud van Weelderen

Board Member

Board of Directors

Aarnoud is a physical and financial energy commodities professional with 30+ years of experience. He most recently served as a Senior Managing Director within Macquarie Group's Commodities & Global Markets division, 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. Across these roles, he was responsible for and oversaw origination and structuring across the Americas for physical supply, offtake and logistics transactions for oil and products (storage, pipelines, rail, vessels to Asia), globally for physical low carbon fuels (methanol), and financial derivatives hedging, all for producers, consumers and governments. Aarnoud graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance).

Benjamin Marc Shenwick

Principal

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Benjamin Shenwick is a Principal at Power Sustainable and a founding member of the firm’s Infrastructure Credit team. He focuses on originating, analyzing, structuring, and investing in infrastructure private credit. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he worked in I Squared Capital’s global credit group and on Deutsche Bank’s infrastructure and energy principal lending desk. Benjamin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, with honours, from the University of Chicago.

Bruce Heyman

Chief Executive Officer

Corporate

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

Vice President, Investor Solutions

Corporate

Cara Vazquez is Vice President, Investor Relations for Power Sustainable Infrastructure Credit. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, she held various roles at BlackRock, most recently as Vice President on the Product Strategy team for BlackRock Private Equity Partners. She has an MBA in Strategic Management from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BA in International Politics from Middlebury College.

Caroline Plouffe

Executive Assistant

Corporate

Caroline Plouffe has been an executive assistant at Power Sustainable since its inception in 2019. She previously held similar roles 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 and public administration from the University of Ottawa.

Christine Baldazar

Vice President, Valuation and Fund Performance

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Christine Baldazar is Vice President at Power Sustainable, where she oversees valuation and fund performance for Energy Infrastructure. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, she spent nearly a decade at PwC, managing business valuations and leading audit teams across sectors. Christine holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and a Graduate Diploma in Accounting from HEC Montréal and is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Chartered Business Valuator.

Christophe Guimond-Drapeau

Vice President

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Christophe Guimond-Drapeau is a Vice President, Energy Infrastructure, 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 development of new investment platforms. 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

Mr. 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, IGM Financial, IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie and Groupe Bruxelles Lambert. He was a director of Putnam Investments until January 2024. Mr. Généreux is also 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. Mr. Généreux helped launch McKinsey’s office in Montréal in 1991 and was also posted in its Paris, Toronto and Stockholm offices. He is Governor Emeritus of the Board of Governors at McGill University on which he served between 2010 and 2023. He is a Board member of the Rhodes Scholarships in Canada and the Sauvé Foundation. He has received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal for outstanding and exemplary contributions to his community. Mr. Généreux graduated from McGill University and Oxford University, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar.

Connor Lyons

Partner, Head of Strategic Initiatives

Corporate

Connor Lyons is Partner and Head of Strategic Initiatives at Power Sustainable, where he focuses on business development and partnerships, capital formation, investment and product strategy, and firmwide corporate strategy. Connor is involved in multiple key client and partner relationships and sits on the firm’s Executive Committee. Previously, Connor focused on value creation topics at Power Corporation of Canada, where he worked across the group’s life insurance, retirement, wealth management, and asset management holdings. Earlier in his career, Connor was a member of the Private Equity Group at Bain & Company, where he supported financial sponsors on commercial due diligence and advised on M&A within the financial services and energy infrastructure industries. Connor began his career in diplomatic, international trade, and development sector roles in Canada, the U.S., and Asia. Connor is also a David Rockefeller Fellow of the Trilateral Commission. He is a graduate of the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik 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. He brings 20 years of investing, operating, and advisory experience to the firm, primarily within the food industry. He currently serves as a Board Member on all Lios portfolio companies. Prior to Power Sustainable Lios, Craig founded and led Clearview Advisory, an agri-food-focused mid-market advisory firm. Prior to that, Craig was an executive with SunOpta, a $1.5 billion global leader in organic foods and ingredients, where he led Corporate Development, Strategy, and FP&A across North America and Europe. During his career, Craig has led investments, integrations, and divestitures across multiple ingredient and food categories. He was recognized as a Canadian Dealmaker of the Year by Lexpert, Deloitte, The Globe and Mail, and Thomson Reuters in 2016. Craig began his career in Corporate Finance at PwC where he focused on M&A advisory and capital raising in the mid-market across a range of sectors, including agri-food.

Dana Vanthof

Legal Counsel

Corporate

Dana Vanthof is Legal Counsel at Power Sustainable, where she advises on fund-related matters, private investment transactions, and corporate and commercial affairs across the firm’s investment platforms. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, Dana was an associate at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, with a focus on private M&A and developer-side energy and infrastructure projects. Dana holds degrees in civil law and common law from McGill University, a Master of Arts in International Affairs from Carleton University, and a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo.

Daniel Fein

Managing Director

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Daniel Fein is Managing Director on the Infrastructure Credit investment team. He has over 15 years of experience across private equity and debt investing, investment banking and advisory services. Prior to Power Sustainable, he led the North America Power & Renewables and Utilities private equity vertical at I Squared Capital and previously worked in Goldman Sachs’ natural resources investment banking division and at Morgan Stanley Investment Management. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA from Cornell University.

Danielle Rice

Executive Assistant & Office Manager

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Danielle Rice is an Office Manager and Executive Assistant at Power Sustainable, supporting operational and administrative functions across the Infrastructure Credit team. Previously, she was a Project Manager at Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, where she supported project coordination and execution. Prior to that, she served as an Executive Assistant at RTW Investments, supporting the Asset Development and Finance team, and at Blackstone, where she supported the Institutional Client Solutions team. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Fitchburg State University and a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from the University of Florida.

Delia Cristea

Partner, 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 Le Vasseur

Board Member

Board of Directors

Mr. Le Vasseur joined the Power group of companies in 1992 and served as Vice-President and Controller of Power Corporation and of Power Financial until March 2025. His responsibilities included financial reporting, budgeting, taxation and information technology. 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 in 1980 and an MBA in 1982, both from McGill University. He obtained his Chartered Accountant designation in 1985. In 2020, he 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. In addition, he serves on the board of directors of the On the Tip of the Toes Foundation, a nonprofit 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 is Partner and Chief Financial Officer of Power Sustainable, overseeing finance, taxation, treasury, and accounting. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he served as Senior Vice President, Finance at Fiera Capital, where he was responsible for public markets, and earlier held audit and advisory roles at KPMG in Montréal and Paris. Dominic serves on the board of the Financial Executives Institute of Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Graduate Diploma in Accounting from HEC Montreal and is a CPA.

Doug Grip

Senior Advisor

Corporate

Doug is a Senior Advisor at Power Sustainable helping scale critical value creation initiatives across our global alternatives platform. He is also the Founder and CEO of Continuum Capital Managers, where he works closely with portfolio companies on growth acceleration, profit optimization, and long-term strategic positioning. Prior to founding Continuum, Doug was a Partner at Goldman Sachs and served as President of Goldman Sachs Mutual Funds, Head of Private Wealth Management International, and Chairman of Goldman Sachs Bank, A.G. Earlier in his career, Doug spent 12 years at MFS Investment Management, holding several senior leadership roles including Head of Life and Annuities and Founder / President of MFS Retirement Services. Doug was also a member of the MFS Advisory Board. Doug has served on the boards of directors of several investment management firms, including Goldman Sachs International, Goldman Sachs Mutual Funds, Osmosis Investment Management, Athena Capital Advisors, among others. He is a governing trustee of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and a member if its Investment Committee, a former trustee of The American School in London, Dana Hall, and others. Doug holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics Management with honors from Ithaca College.

Éloge Butera

Director of Policy & Stakeholder Engagement

Corporate

Éloge Butera is the director of policy and stakeholder engagement. A distinguished legal and policy leader, he has shaped foreign, defence, and security policy for the Canadian government, including national security, procurement and public service modernization. Éloge holds a bachelor's degree in Law (B.C.L/LL. B) from McGill. He is an Honorary Witness to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and a survivor of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

Eoin Ó hÓgáin

Senior Advisor

Corporate

Eoin is a Senior Advisor. He joined Power Sustainable as Partner and Chief Investment Officer. 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.

Evan Andrew Jellie

Vice President

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

Evan Jellie is Vice President at Power Sustainable Lios, where he specializes in investment execution and portfolio management. Before this role, he worked as a Vice President on the deal team at Imperial Capital Limited. Earlier in his career, he served as an Associate Director in High-Yield Trading Strategy at Scotiabank. He began his professional journey as part of the Mergers and Acquisitions team at CIBC Capital Markets. Evan holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Francisco Baviera Maloney

Associate

Decarbonization Private Equity

Francisco Baviera Maloney is an associate at Power Sustainable Decarbonization. Previously, he worked in the Global Industrials Group at Citi, executing mergers and acquisitions, financings, strategic alternative reviews and activism defense within the Basic Materials franchise. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Brown University.

Gregory Chrispin

Board Member

Board of Directors

Mr. Chrispin brings significant asset management experience as he held senior 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, Public Service Pension Investment Board (PSPIB) and Green Shield Insurance Holdings. He also serves on the board of the Institute of Corporate Directors (Quebec Chapter). Active in the investment industry and the community, he serves on different committees with various organizations. 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

Senior Associate

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

Harrison Marshall is an Associate at Power Sustainable Lios, where he focuses on investment activities within the life sciences sector. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he worked as an investment banking analyst at ATB Capital Markets, where he was involved in M&A advisory and capital-raising engagements within the Life Sciences franchise. Harrison holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from Dalhousie University’s Rowe School of Business.

Harry Illouz

Senior Associate, Corporate Accounting

Corporate

Harry Illouz is a Senior Associate, Corporate Accounting at Power Sustainable. He previously was a Senior Analyst at Fiera Capital producing monthly financial reports and held roles in FP&A at Gildan Activewear. He is a Chartered Accountant (CPA) and graduated from HEC Montréal with a BBA (accounting specialization) and a graduate diploma in Public Accountancy.

Jacob Tran

Associate

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

Jacob Tran is an Associate at Power Sustainable Lios. He previously worked in private equity and strategic finance roles, including at Persistence Capital Partners and a growth-stage SaaS company, and holds a BBA in Finance from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Jacques Parisien

Senior Advisor

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.

Jenna La Ricca

Legal Counsel

Corporate

Jenna La Ricca is legal counsel at Power Sustainable. She previously practiced at Norton Rose Fulbright, advising on corporate and business law matters with a focus on private M&A and capital markets transactions. She holds a law degree from McGill University, a BA in Political Science with a minor in Sociology from McGill University. Jenna is a member of the Quebec Bar.

Jim Moore

Operating Partner

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

James Moore is the Operating Partner for our Infrastructure Credit strategy. He joined Power Sustainable in 2023 with over 40 years of experience in the energy sector. He has served as CEO of several independent power producers, including leading the turnaround of Atlantic Power from 2015 to 2023. He previously held operating partner and leadership roles at Diamond Castle Holdings and Catamount Energy. He holds a JD from the University of Houston and a BA in History from the College of the Holy Cross.

John Melvin

Board Member

Board of Directors

Mr. Melvin has been Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at Great-West Lifeco since October 1, 2025. He oversees the organization’s investment strategy, portfolio performance, and capital allocation. Mr. Melvin has an outstanding track record in leadership and strategic vision in the investment world, shaped by more than 30 years of investment experience, including over 20 years in insurance asset management at major global financial institutions. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer at Sammons Financial Group. He has also held the positions of Chief Investment Officer at HIMCO (Hartford Investment Management Company) and Chief Investment Officer for global insurance asset management at Goldman Sachs. In addition, he brings valuable international experience gained through his former roles as Managing Director and Head of Insurance Fixed Income for the Americas at Deutsche Bank. Mr. Melvin holds a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in finance from the Stern School of Business at New York University, as well as an undergraduate degree in business administration and economics from Lehigh University.

John Pires

Partner

Energy Infrastructure Equity

John Pires is a Partner and Chief Investment Officer for Energy Infrastructure at Power Sustainable, where he manages investments and drives new growth. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he spent over 25 years as a principal investor in the renewable energy and infrastructure sector. He previously served as Global Head of M&A and Project Finance at Northland Power, where he led the company’s expansion into Europe, Asia, and Latin America, and earlier held senior roles in M&A and Corporate and Project Finance at Brookfield, focusing on growth across the Americas. John currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of Potentia Renewables and as a board member of Nautilus Solar. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from McGill University and is a CFA charterholder.

Jonathan Belair

Managing Partner

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

Jonathan Belair is the Managing Partner of Power Sustainable Lios, bringing over 20 years of investing and operating experience with a focus on food, agriculture, and sustainability. Previously, he spent five years as a senior executive at McCain Foods, where he led global M&A, strategy, and the company's ESG function. Prior to that, he was a senior member of the direct private equity team at OMERS Private Equity, responsible for sourcing, executing, and managing investments in North America. He began his career in the investment banking group at Scotiabank, focused on M&A advisory and equity and debt financings. Jonathan holds a degree from the Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario and serves on the boards of several portfolio companies and on the Ivey Sustainability Advisory Council.

Joe Luciani

Senior Associate

Decarbonization Private Equity

Joe Luciani is a Senior Associate at Power Sustainable Decarbonization. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, Joe was a Private Equity Associate at Graycliff Partners. He began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst at Lincoln International in the Global Business Services group. Joe earned a BBA with concentrations in finance and strategy from the University of Michigan.

Juliette Lapointe

Associate

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Juliette Lapointe is an Associate at Power Sustainable within the Energy Infrastructure platform, where she supports quarterly valuation, as well as financial and operational reporting of the strategy. Prior to joining Power Sustainable in 2023, she began her career as an Associate in Audit at PwC. Juliette holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from McGill University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

Kara Riley

Executive Assistant

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

Kara Riley is an Executive Assistant at Power Sustainable Lios, where she supports senior leadership and contributes to operational execution and coordination of key priorities within the agri-food private equity platform. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, Kara supported senior leadership at Element Fleet Management and Miller Thomson LLP, overseeing executive and board-level governance and meeting processes across complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Kara holds a Diploma in Office Administration – Legal from Humber College and a Certificate in Excellence in Administration from the Rotman School of Management.

Karin Waldhart

Senior Analyst, Accounts Payable

Corporate

Karin Waldhart is a Senior Analyst, Corporate Accounting. She joined Power Sustainable in 2022. She brings a decade of administrative experience from the real estate industry and has worked as an accounts payable supervisor at BTB. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Concordia University.

Karine Khatcherian

Managing Partner

Decarbonization Private Equity

Karine Khatcherian is a Managing Partner of Power Sustainable Decarbonization. With over 20 years of climate investing experience across private equity and infrastructure, Karine has a deep transaction and advisory background covering resource efficiency, clean energy, industrials, and the built environment. Prior to her current role, Karine co-led Closed Loop Partners’ private equity buyout platform. She has also held leadership roles at NewWorld Capital Group, Enervest Capital (which she founded), GE Energy Financial Services, and ABB Equity Ventures. Karine holds a Master's in Industrial Engineering and Management from Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Génie Industriel and a Post-Master's (Diplôme d’Études Approfondies) in Financial Management from Ecole Supérieure des Affaires (France).

Karynna Ma

Managing Director

Corporate

Karynna Ma is a Managing Director at Power Sustainable, where she focuses on investor relations and business development. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, she served as Executive Director of Global Institutional Business Development at Timbercreek and held roles as Vice President of Investor Relations at Bastion Infrastructure Group and Director of Managed Assets at Mackenzie Investments. She began her career at Fidelity Investments. Karynna holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Toronto.

Katherine Kent

Associate, Strategic Initiatives

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Katherine Kent is an Associate, Investor Relations at Power Sustainable. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, she worked at RBC, including in the Financial Institutions Group within the investment banking division in New York. Katherine holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and French Literature from Northwestern University.

Kelly Jackman

Executive Assistant

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

Kelly Jackman is an Executive Assistant for Power Sustainable Lios. 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 Joval is a Vice President at Power Sustainable, Energy Infrastructure, where he focuses on M&A transactions and project development, including debt financing and tax equity structuring. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he worked at Agentis Capital and previously held roles at Northland Power focused on M&A and project development. He began his career in deal advisory and M&A tax consulting at KPMG. Kyle holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McMaster University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant.

Laurence Wilhelmy

Director, Talent & Culture

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Laurence Wilhelmy is the Director of Talent and Culture at Power Sustainable, where she oversees human resources. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, she began her career in campus recruitment at McKinsey & Company and later served as Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at SSENSE. Laurence holds a bachelor’s degree in management from Université Laval and a Master of Science in Strategy from HEC Montréal.

Lili Thomas Buffett

Vice President, Investor Relations

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Lili Thomas Buffett is Vice President of Investor Relations, cultivating partnerships with institutional investors, philanthropic families and foundations aligned with Power Sustainable’s mission. Previously, she served as a wealth advisor at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, working with foundations and philanthropic families. She has advocated for the UN Sustainable Development Goals, serving on the Goalkeepers Advisory Board of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and sits on the advisory board of the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. She holds a BA in Economics and Philosophy from Columbia University.

Louise Lefebvre

Executive Assistant

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Louise Lefebvre is an Executive Assistant at Power Sustainable, where she supports the Partners of the Energy Infrastructure platform and the broader team. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, she spent 20 years as an executive assistant at BMO, most recently within BMO Nesbitt Burns, BMO Capital Markets, Investment and Corporate Banking. Louise provided administrative and coordination support to the Managing Director and Head of the Power, Utilities and Infrastructure group.

Lucie Zardarian

Senior Associate

Corporate

Lucie is a Senior Associate, Fund Accounting and Investment Operations at Power Sustainable. Prior to joining the organization, she 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.

Maria Valdivia

Senior Associate, Fund Accounting and Investment Operations

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Maria Valdivia is a Senior Associate in Fund Accounting and Investment Operations. She joined Power Sustainable in 2023 after serving as an experienced senior analyst in PwC’s audit department. She is a Chartered Accountant. She holds a Bachelor of Accounting and a Graduate Diploma in Public Accountancy from ESG‑UQAM as well as an MBA from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, and is currently pursuing a Graduate Diploma (DESS) in Taxation.

Marie-Christine Bergeron

Managing Director, Corporate and Investment Operations

Corporate

Marie‑Christine Bergeron is Managing Director, Finance and Investment Operations at Power Sustainable, where she oversees financial governance across the firm’s operations and investment funds. Previously, she served as Vice President of Finance at Novacap and held roles at Dragoneer and Deloitte, focusing on asset management and transaction advisory. Marie‑Christine holds a degree in Business and Accounting from McGill University and an MBA from HEC Montréal, and is a CPA, CA. She serves on the boards of Télé‑Québec and Finance Montréal, and previously served on the board of the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation.

Marie-Ève Bisson

Executive Assistant and Office Manager

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Marie-Ève Bisson is an Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Power Sustainable, where she supports senior management, oversees office operations, and contributes to talent and culture initiatives. Before joining Power Sustainable, she held several administrative support roles, including as an assistant within PwC’s Mergers and Acquisitions group. Previously, she was National Accounts Manager for a European high-end apparel company. Marie-Ève Bisson holds a bachelor’s degree in fashion marketing from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM).

Marie-Michèle Maltais

Corporate Controller

Corporate

Marie-Michèle Maltais is Corporate Controller at Power Sustainable, where she oversees financial control, including closing processes, consolidation and reporting, and helps ensure the reliability of financial information and the effectiveness of internal controls. Previously, she held roles of increasing complexity at an asset management firm, where she progressed within the finance function. Marie-Michèle holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from HEC Montréal and is a CPA.

Marie-Philipe Thibeault

Associate, Corporate Accounting

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Marie-Philipe Thibeault is an Associate, Corporate Accounting at Power Sustainable. Before joining the organization, Marie-Philipe was a file manager in the Assurance department at Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a graduate of HEC Montréal, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a graduate diploma in public accounting. She also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Université du Québec à Montréal.

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 holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Virginia.

Maxime Blais

Director, Tax

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Maxime Blais is Director, Tax at Power Sustainable. Before joining the firm, he was a senior manager at Andersen, specializing in complex corporate tax compliance and cross‑border matters, with earlier roles at AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC‑Lavalin) and Deloitte. He is a CPA and holds an LL.M. in Taxation from HEC Montréal.

May Jan Hum

Chief Compliance Officer

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May Jan Hum is Chief Compliance Officer, responsible for overseeing the firm’s global compliance framework across asset management and the distribution of private equity and credit products. She brings more than 20 years of experience in investment management compliance, including building and evolving compliance programs that support growth across jurisdictions. Her experience spans regulatory governance, privacy and data protection laws, cross-border distribution, and the implementation of scalable compliance and regulatory technology solutions. Prior to joining the firm, May Jan held senior governance, risk, and compliance roles at Desjardins Global Asset Management, HSBC and LBC Financial Services. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance from Concordia University.

Michael Wu

Senior Associate

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Michael Wu is a Senior Associate on the Infrastructure Credit platform. He previously worked at CIBC Capital Markets in the energy, infrastructure and transition group, rising from analyst to associate. He holds an HBA from the Ivey Business School at Western University.

Michelle Rey-Letourneau

Associate

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, where she invests in middle market companies at the intersection of the energy transition, resource efficiency, and economic resilience. Previously, she worked at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, where she focused on buyouts and growth-stage climate investments, and at CK Capital in sustainable finance. She began her career at McKinsey & Company. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration from the Ivey Business School, and a BA from Western University.

Nathalie Houle

Executive Assistant and Board Liaison

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Nathalie Houle is Executive Assistant and Board Liaison at Power Sustainable, where she supports Delia Cristea and contributes to the coordination of board activities and the management of executive priorities. With over 20 years of experience, she has worked in both private and public sector organizations, including Power Corporation of Canada, Boston Consulting Group, the City of Montreal, and the Government of Canada, where she developed expertise in administration, institutional and political coordination. She holds a bachelor’s degree in administration with a concentration in human resources management, as well as a college diploma in office management.

Nicholas Mattingly

Vice President

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Nicholas Mattingly is a Vice President at Power Sustainable, where he focuses on investment activities across the Infrastructure Credit platform. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he worked as a Senior Associate at Arevon and began his career at Citigroup, focusing on power, infrastructure, and structured finance. Nicholas holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering, with honours, from Virginia Tech.

Neil Frank

Senior Associate, Sustainability

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Neil Frank is a Senior Associate on the Sustainability team at Power Sustainable, where he focuses on sustainability-focused deal due diligence, sustainability-driven origination, and portfolio value creation. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he worked at McKinsey & Company in London and at Aon Risk Solutions. Neil holds a Master of Science in Economics for Development from the University of Oxford and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of British Columbia.

Olivier Desmarais

Chairman

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Olivier Desmarais is the driving force behind the Power Sustainable vision as a global, sustainability-led alternative asset manager. He is a Director of Canada Life, IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie and Lumenpulse, and 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 a Principal at Power Sustainable, Energy Infrastructure, where he leads the execution of investment opportunities and project financing. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he worked at Potentia Renewables, leading acquisitions of operating and development wind and solar projects. He began his career in investment banking at Desjardins Capital Markets. Oren holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from HEC Montréal.

Pierre-Olivier Perras

Managing Partner

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Pierre-Olivier Perras is a Managing Partner and a founding member of the Energy Infrastructure strategy, where he is actively involved in all platform investments and oversees growth. Prior to Power Sustainable, Pierre-Olivier worked at BMO Capital Markets for over 20 years, where he held various leadership positions in the Investment and Corporate Banking Group, including Head of the Power, Utilities and Infrastructure Group, leading an international team across North America and Europe. He currently serves as Chair of the board of directors of Nautilus Solar Energy and sits on the board of Potentia Renewables Inc. Pierre-Olivier holds an MBA from McGill University and a BSc in Actuarial Science from Laval University. He is a CFA charterholder.

Randall Harrigan

Principal

Decarbonization Private Equity

Randall Harrigan is a Principal on the Power Sustainable Decarbonization platform, where he focuses on investment activities across the industrials, business services, energy transition, power and infrastructure sectors. Randall is currently a board director of Envocore. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he served as Managing Director and Head of M&A at Growth for Good Acquisition Corporation and held roles at Roark Capital, A&M Capital Partners, and Navo Capital. Randall holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Virginia.

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

Corporate

Sabrina Paliotti is an Executive Assistant on the Investor Relations team at Power Sustainable, where she supports management in the strategic management of priorities, the coordination of activities, and interactions with internal and external stakeholders. She has more than 30 years of experience in executive support and operations management, having held key roles with executives at organizations such as the FMSQ, Transat, and Taxi Canada (Young & Rubicam Group). Her background is characterized by expertise in organizational planning and coordination, as well as process optimization in complex and demanding environments. Sabrina holds a bachelor’s degree in hotel management (cum laude) from the Istituto Professionale di Stato in Rome.

Salim El Gharbi

Analyst

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Salim El Gharbi is an Analyst at Power Sustainable within the Energy Infrastructure strategy, where he supports M&A, financing, and fundraising activities. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he held roles in business development at Brookfield Renewable, investment banking at Scotiabank, and private equity at CDPQ. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from the University of Ottawa.

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, Corporate and Investment Operations

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Sarah Zucchelli is Manager, Finance and Investment Operations at Power Sustainable. She previously worked as a senior auditor specializing in investment funds at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. She holds both a graduate and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University and earned her CPA auditor designation in 2021.

Scott Brison

Board Member

Board of Directors

The Honourable Scott Brison joined BMO as Vice-Chair, Investment & Corporate Banking in 2019. As an elected Member of Parliament, Scott served the constituency of Kings-Hants (Nova Scotia) who elected him to Canada’s House of Commons seven consecutive times over 21 years. During that time, he served in government for seven years holding key roles, most recently as President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Digital Government from 2015 to 2019, Minister of Public Works and Government Services from 2004 to 2006, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Canada-U.S. relations from 2003 to 2004. In June 2020, Mr. Brison became Dalhousie University’s eighth chancellor. Mr. Brison is a member of the Trilateral Commission and was named by the World Economic Forum of Davos, Switzerland, as one of its "Young Global Leaders." In August 2010, he was awarded the Order of San Carlos by Colombian President Álvaro Uribe in recognition of his contributions to the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement. Mr. Brison has formerly served as a board member for both Universal Rail Systems and the MacDonald Stewart Foundation. He also previously served as Chairman of SeaFort Capital Inc. Presently, he holds active positions on the boards of the Canada-China Business Council (CCBC), Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee (CJPAC), the advisory board of the Canadian American Business Council (CABC), Power Sustainable, a subsidiary of Power Corporation, and High Liner Foods Inc. Mr. Brison earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University. He has completed the Global Leadership and Public Policy for the 21st Century Executive Education Program at the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government.

Thomas Hannaford

Vice President, Sustainability

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Thomas Hannaford leads the Sustainability team at Power Sustainable, where he works closely with investment teams and portfolio companies to embed sustainability considerations into decision-making and value creation efforts. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he worked at Deloitte, advising clients on strategic and operational initiatives. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University. He is also an Action Canada Fellow and serves on the board of Lab22, a nonprofit social and environmental innovation lab focused on youth engagement.

Tom Murray

Managing Partner

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Thomas Murray is a Managing Partner at Power Sustainable, leading the global Infrastructure Credit platform. Previously, he was a Credit Partner and the global head of Infrastructure Credit at I Squared Capital. He holds a bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Washington and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Vaibhav (VJ) Jamidar

Director, IT

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Vaibhav Jamidar (VJ) is an IT Director at Power Sustainable, where he leads enterprise technology strategy and oversees secure, scalable IT operations, with a focus on AI adoption, automation, and IT governance. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he held senior technology roles at PwC Canada and AIMIA (Air Canada), leading initiatives across cybersecurity, cloud operations, and IT service management. Vaibhav holds a degree in Electronics Engineering and Project Management from McGill University and is ITIL v4 certified.

Véronique Talbot

Partner

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Véronique Talbot is Partner at Power Sustainable, Energy Infrastructure, responsible for driving the investment strategy across acquisitions and organic growth. A founding member of Power Sustainable’s flagship fund, she played a key role in the evolution of Power Corporation’s proprietary alternative investments into an asset manager business model. She previously spent over a decade at Power Corporation leading M&A and capital markets transactions. Véronique’s career began in New York within Goldman Sachs’ investment banking division. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University and is a CFA charterholder. Véronique sits on the boards of Nautilus Solar and Potentia Renewables, and also serves on the board of the Douglas Foundation.

Vitaliy Koretskyy

Vice President

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Vitaliy Koretskyy is Vice President on the Infrastructure Credit team. He previously worked for six years in infrastructure private equity, project finance and M&A, including four years at I Squared’s North American private equity team, where he focused on digital infrastructure, power and renewables, energy and transportation sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Baruch College.

Weihe Feng

Deputy General Counsel

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Weihe Feng is Deputy General Counsel at Power Sustainable, where he leads the legal team in support of the firm’s investment platforms and corporate activities. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he practiced at an international law firm, focusing on cross-border M&A and capital markets transactions across Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia. Weihe holds degrees from McGill University’s Faculty of Law. He is a member of the Quebec Bar and the New York Bar.

Wendy Zhang

Senior Associate

Corporate

Wendy Zhang is a Senior Associate for our Fund Accounting and Investment Operations Team. She brings fund accounting experience from Citco Group Limited and previously worked as a financial accountant at a Toronto-based accounting firm. She holds a bachelor’s degree in management and organizational studies, specializing in accounting, from the University of Western Ontario. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant and has completed all three levels of the CFA program and the Canadian Securities Course.

Will Moncrieff

Associate

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

Will Moncrieff is an Associate at Power Sustainable Lios, where he supports investment activities. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he worked as an investment banking analyst within BMO Capital Markets’ real estate investment banking group, where he was involved in capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and property brokerage activities. Will holds a Bachelor of Arts (HBA) from the Ivey Business School with a certificate in Sustainability.