LETKOBROSSEAU - Key Persons
Mr. Letko, a graduate of Columbia University (Executive MBA), University College Dublin (MA, Economics) and McGill University (BA, Economics), is a CFA® charterholder. Prior to joining the firm in 2018, he worked in equity research at Barclays in New York, where he covered the oil & gas industry from 2015 to 2018. Previously, he was an associate with the economic research team at Evercore ISI in New York (2013-2015).
Allan Cyril is a McGill University graduate, with a bachelor's in engineering and a minor in Management, as well as a master's in Applied Financial Economics from HEC Montreal. He is also a CFA® charterholder.
He has worked in the aerospace, distribution, and management-consulting industries, prior to joining Letko Brosseau in 2014.
Mr. Cyril is known for his diligent and analytical approach to his position at the firm as Portfolio Manager, covering IT.
Job Titles:
- Project Controller Officer
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- Partner
- Senior Portfolio Manager
Ms. Uy is a graduate of McGill University (MBA, Finance) and De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines (B.Sc., Manufacturing Engineering and Management). She is also a CFA® charterholder and a holder of the FSA Credential. Prior to joining the firm in 2004, Ms. Uy held positions at Panasonic Audio Video (S) Pte Ltd. as a project manager, and as a process and product development engineer in the firm's research-and-development division.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Member of the Investment Management Team
Daniel Brosseau graduated from the Université de Montréal with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (B. Sc - Polytechnique) and a master's in business administration (MBA) from HEC Montreal.
He joined CN's investment division in 1978, reporting directly to the President. This allowed him to partake in several management positions, namely Oil & Gas Manager, Private Equity, and International Investments Divisions. In addition to partaking in formulating CN's pension fund policies, he represented the fund on several company boards. From 1981 to 1987, he worked on creating CN pension fund's oil and gas subsidiary.
Mr. Brosseau's exceptional career path has provided him with outstanding knowledge and a remarkable business vision, and has led to the fortuitous meeting with Peter Letko, that brought forth the foundation of Letko Brosseau in 1987. Recognized as a builder and a great visionary, he was able to carry out various projects that led to the rapid growth of a very successful firm, managing several billion assets for institutional and private clients.
Graduate of both the engineering (B.Sc. Industrial Eng.) and business schools (MBA) of the Université de Montreal, Mr. Brosseau joined the CN Investment Division in 1978 and was involved in virtually all areas of activity of the Division. He reported to the President and, in his last year with the Division, he combined the functions of Manager, Oil and Gas, Manager, Private Placements, and Manager, International Investments. As a senior manager of the Division since 1981, he was actively involved throughout in setting overall investment policy for the CN Pension Fund. From 1981 to 1987, he was particularly active in the oil-and-gas industry and set up the pension fund's wholly owned oil-and-gas subsidiary. He founded Letko Brosseau with Mr. Letko in 1987.
Job Titles:
- Director, Human Resources
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Surgeon
Dr. Robert Marien is a retired orthopedic surgeon. He was a practicing surgeon from 1985 -2022 in various Montreal hospitals including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal General Hospital and Lasalle General Hospital.
Dr. Marien was also Assistant Professor of Surgery at McGill University. He was awarded the Teacher of the Year Award in 1995.
He was president and vice president of the orthopedic examination board of the College des Medecins du Quebec from 1993 -1997 and was an examiner for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons from 1995-2000.
Dr. Marien has been an active lecturer with a particular focus on his specialty, injuries and surgeries of the lower limbs and Sports Medecine.
Dr. Marien received a B.Sc. (Hon) Biology from Queen's University and an M.D.C.M. from McGill University. He completed his residency in orthopedics at McGill and fellowships in knee and shoulder surgery at the University of British Columbia and the University of Western Ontario.
Job Titles:
- Investment Analyst
- Partner
Edward Dashwood holds a Bachelor of Science in Earth and Ocean Sciences, specializing in Geology from the University of British Columbia, a Master of Business Administration in Finance from McGill University, as well as the Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) Credential awarded by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).
Prior to joining Letko, Brosseau & Associates Inc. in 2016, he has worked as a geologist in multiple mining and mineral exploration companies in British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon Territory.
As co-chair of the Climate Change Committee alongside Alex Letko, Mr. Dashwood is known for his sustainable approach to investment, his diligence, as well as his attention to detail and dedication.
Job Titles:
- Director, Portfolio Trading / Partner
Ms. Rodier is a graduate of Concordia University (B.Sc. Mathematics, minor in Business Admin.), and has also completed the Canadian Securities Course. Prior to joining the firm in 1996, she worked for a high technology company. At Letko Brosseau, Ms. Rodier is involved in the execution of portfolio transactions and transactions with fiduciaries and brokers.
Ms. Girard is a graduate of the Université de Montréal (B. Sc. Math.). She also studied accounting at McGill University, earning the Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA, CGA), and is also a CFA® charterholder. She joined the firm in 1997 and is responsible for trading activities and trade execution.
Job Titles:
- CFO
- Partner
- Vice President - Operations
Isabelle Godin graduated in accounting from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and holds the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) title.
Prior to joining the firm in 1997, she held a senior auditing position with Price Waterhouse and, subsequently, a supervisory position in group accounting with Canadian Pacific.
Her extensive expertise has enabled her to evolve within the firm for over 25 years. In addition to holding the position of Chief Compliance Officer, she is now head of the company's operations and finance departments.
Ms. Godin is known for her dedication, attention to detail, welcoming nature, and ability to listen to her peers in order to provide advice and find solutions.
Mr. Kraljevic is a graduate of York University's Schulich School of Business (MBA) and the University of Toronto (B.Sc., Pharmacy and M.Sc., Pharmacoeconomics), and is also a CFA® charterholder. Prior to joining the firm in 2012, he practiced pharmacy at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, and was involved in retail pharmacy at both an operational and managerial level. Mr. Kraljevic was director of business development at GMD, a specialty pharmaceutical distributor in Oakville, ON.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
Jean Gattuso holds a Commerce degree from McGill University and an MBA from the École des sciences de la gestion (ESG, UQAM). He spent 34 years at Lassonde Industries, including 12 as President and Chief Operating Officer until 2021.
He sat on the board of Investissement Québec and the Cercle des présidents. He also co-chaired the National Supply Chain Task Force / Transport Canada. In 2001, he co-founded the Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ), where he served as Chairman of the Board for several years.
He is currently an advisory board member with InterSand Group Canada Inc., Burnbrae Farms Limited and Les Aliments Activ Inc. He also sits on the board of Colabor Group Inc. and La Tablée des chefs.
Job Titles:
- Director, Accounting & Finance / Partner
Ms. Sullivan is a graduate of HEC Montréal (B.Com., Finance and Accounting) and is also a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA. CMA). She joined the firm in 2006 and is responsible for the financial accounting of the firm and its proprietary pooled funds, and is also involved in portfolio compliance.
Job Titles:
- Chief Economist
- Finance, CFA
Joël Kaczor is a Université de Montréal graduate, with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Economics and Political Science, and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Finance. He is a CFA® charterholder and holds the FSA (Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting) accreditation.
Prior to joining Letko Brosseau, he was a member of the Government and Corporate Finance team at Casgrain & Company.
Mr. Kaczor is chief economist at the firm, responsible for chairing the company's Economics Committee. As Portfolio Manager, he is responsible for managing fixed income assets. He is also a part-time faculty lecturer at McGill University in Behavioural Finance.
With a career spanning over a decade at Letko Brosseau, Mr. Kaczor is known for his efficiency, strategic thinking and communication skills.
Ms. Bouianovskaia is a graduate of HEC Montréal (MBA) and McGill University (B.Com., Finance). She is also a CFA® charterholder and a holder of the FSA Credential. Prior to joining the firm in 2017, she worked at Toronto-Dominion Bank in commercial banking.
2 - FSA - Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) Credential awarded by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the integration of sustainability information into investment analysis. To qualify for the FSA Credential, one must complete two exams. Level I focuses on principles and practices and Level II focuses on application and analysis.
Job Titles:
- Director, Regulatory Compliance
Ms. Gauthier holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from HEC Montréal. Prior to joining LBA, she worked at the Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec as a Compliance Officer, Direction of Compliance, Asset Management and Investment Funds. Previously, she held various positions in Compliance at Desjardins Securities Inc. and at Laurentian Bank Securities.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Senior Portfolio Manager
- Member of the Letko Brosseau
Mila Krassiouk graduated from Moscow State Mining University with a degree in Economics and Engineering - Mining Industry, and holds a master's in business administration (MBA, Finance) from McGill University. She is also a CFA® charterholder.
Prior to joining Letko, Brosseau & Associates Inc. in 2003, she worked as a credit analyst for the financial services arms of AT&T Capital and Fiat.
Ms. Krassiouk has been an essential member of the Letko Brosseau team over the years. She is known for her passion for investments, great track record in picking stocks, and being a team player.
Job Titles:
- Corporate Director
- Member of the Board of Directors
Mr. Jean-André Élie is a corporate director having served on the boards of public and private companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
He has served on the boards and audit committees of various entities such Alimentation Couche-Tard, Hydro-Quebec, Loto-Quebec, Industry Canada, and Office of the Comptroller General under the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. He was also a director of IIROC, the Canadian investment industry's regulatory body. Over the years, Mr. Élie has also been involved as director of several community and cultural organizations, including the OSM.
After twelve years at Rolland Inc., one of Canada's important producers and distributers of fine paper, where he held the position of Vice-President, he pursued his career as an investment banker at Burns Fry (today BMO Nesbitt Burns) from 1981 to 1995 where he acted as VP and Director of Government and Corporate Services. He subsequently served as General Manager for a Canadian bank owned by Société Générale (France) from 1998 to 2002.
Mr. Élie is a recipient of the Order of Canada for his ongoing contributions to governance in the arts and for his philanthropy in support of numerous causes. He is also a recipient of the Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award (Governor General Award) for voluntarism in the Performing Arts and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal for his contribution to the community.
Mr. Élie has a BA from the University of Montreal, a law degree B.C.L. from McGill University and an MBA from the University of Western Ontario.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Board of Directors
- Chairman of Birinco Investments Inc
- Chairman of the Board of Directors of Viterra Inc
Mr. Thomas M. Birks is the Chairman of Birinco Investments Inc., a merchant bank with investment portfolios ranging from private equity to passive investments.
Mr. Birks previously served as the President of Henry Birks and Sons Ltd. from 1985 to 1989 and has extensive global experience having worked in various countries including Australia, Japan and South Africa for Coles-Myer, Mitsubishi Bank, and Van Zwam, Vladykin and Douglas, respectively.
Mr. Birks has served as Chair of the board of directors of Viterra Inc. as well as Chair and board member of numerous corporations (including Prenor Inc., Télécité Inc., Société Générale de Financement and Air Canada), educational institutions, hospitals and foundations.
Mr. Birks graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Arts and holds a Master of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School. He has studied at the University of Lausanne, the University of Fribourg and the University of Paris. Mr. Birks has also attended programs in corporate governance at the Harvard Business School.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
Nathalie Francisci holds a master's degree in Human Resources Management from the Institut de gestion sociale (IGS) in Paris. A member of the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréées du Québec (CRHA), she also completed the McGill and Rotman Directors Education program and the Harvard Business School Executive Leadership Development program.
Founder of Venatus Conseil and then Associate with Odgers Berndston for several years, she is currently Regional Executive President - Eastern Canada for Gallagher Group. In addition, she is an Associate Professor of Governance at McGill University (Desautels Faculty) and has been a columnist with Les Affaires newspaper for the past 20 years.
Throughout her career, she sat on the board and committees of various firms such as Sphère Média, the Quebec Institute of Corporate Directors (IAS Québec), along with several charities, cultural organizations and associations. She currently sits on the board of directors of Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. and LG2, a Canadian creation and communication agency.
Job Titles:
- Trader, Equities / Partner
Mr. Paskulin is a graduate of Concordia University and has also completed the Canadian Securities Course. Prior to joining the firm in 2005, he was a senior trader at Scotia Capital Markets. At Letko Brosseau, Mr. Paskulin is involved in the execution of portfolio transactions.
Mr. Brosseau is a graduate of Sherbrooke University (Bachelor of Engineering, biotechnology), McGill University (MBA, Finance) and is also a CFA®
charterholder. Prior to joining the firm in 2018, he was Senior Associate, Private Equity, at Sectoral Asset Management, where he first started as an intern and then as associate. Previously, Olivier held positions as an intern at Laurentian Bank Securities and production planner at L'Oréal.
1 - CFA® - A professional certificate offered through the CFA Institute. The certification qualifies one to be a financial analyst. To qualify for a CFA, one must have worked a certain number of years in the financial industry and must complete three levels of exams on all topics related to investing. CFA charterholders are required to adhere and annually attest to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.
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- Senior Director, Information Technology / Partner
Mr. Brosseau is a graduate of Ecole Polytechnique of Montreal (B.Eng - Computer Engineering). Prior to joining the firm in 2018, he worked as manager, digital solutions and enterprise management for Thinkmax Consulting Inc. At Letko Brosseau, Mr. Brosseau is responsible for the development of our FinTech capabilities.
Mr. Younes is a graduate of McGill University (MBA, Finance) and Wilfrid Laurier University (BBA). He is also a CFA® charterholder and a holder of the FSA Credential. Prior to joining the firm in 2014, he worked at Canadian Tire Corp. in corporate strategy and business development.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Member of the Investment Management Team
Graduate of McGill University (B.Com.), Mr. Letko is also a CFA® charterholder. He joined the CN Investment Division in 1972 and was involved in virtually all areas of the CN Pension Fund's activities. He reported to the President as Manager, Investments. As a senior member of the Pension Fund's staff, he had responsibilities in the determination of investment policy for the Fund, as well as specific responsibilities for the management of portions of both private and publicly traded equities. He also represented the Pension Fund as a director on the boards of companies in diverse industries including leasing, real estate, oil and gas, and venture capital. He founded Letko Brosseau with Mr. Brosseau in 1987.
Peter Letko is a McGill University graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce degree (BCom.), and a CFA® charterholder.
In 1972, he joined CN's investment division where he was involved in virtually all company pension fund activities. As Director of Investments, reporting directly to the President, he partook in developing the fund's investment policies and was responsible for managing public and private companies' portfolios. In this capacity, he represented the CN pension fund on various boards of directors.
This rich experience allowed Mr. Letko to become a leader in the investment community, and has led to the fortuitous meeting with Daniel Brosseau with whom he founded Letko Brosseau in 1987. With his exceptional talent and disciplined approach to investing, he has led the firm to success, overseeing a team of investment professionals that manages several billion assets for institutional and private clients to date.
Job Titles:
- Director, Information Technology
- Partner
Ms. Wei is a graduate of Concordia University's John Molson School of Business (MBA; B.Com., Management Information Systems). Prior to joining the firm in 2001, she worked at the Computer Center of Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard Co., Ltd. as a software developer. At Letko Brosseau, Ms. Wei oversees information technology at Letko Brosseau
Job Titles:
- Member of the Investment Management Team
Rohit Khuller is a McGill University graduate (MBA) with a bachelor's in engineering from Delhi College (B. Eng). A CFA® charter holder, he has also completed the Harvard Business School General Management Program (GMP).
Prior to joining Letko Brosseau in 1998, he held a senior sales engineering position at Carrier Aircon Ltd, after completing internships with major companies such as Suzuki India, Indian Airlines and Bank of America.
Mr. Khuller's career in various industries such as automotive, aerospace and banking in several countries has enabled him to deepen his knowledge in different fields. After 25 years with Letko Brosseau, in addition to his role as Portfolio Manager, he is now Vice President, Investment Management and member of the Investment Council, overseeing portfolio strategy and risk management for all the company's assets, and is responsible for the firm's emerging markets equity investments.
Mr. Khuller is recognized for his talent as an investor, his strong analytical skills, and his diligence in his work.
Mr. Sachdeva is a graduate of McGill University (MBA, Finance & Strategy), the University of Delhi (Master of Business Economics) and Uttar Pradesh Technical University (Bachelor of Technology, Electronics & Communication). He is also a CFA® charterholder and a holder of the FSA Credential. Prior to joining the firm in 2015, he was an intern at Fiera Capital with the foreign equity team. Previously, he spent more than four years working mostly in banking and financial services in India.
Job Titles:
- Director, Information Technology
Mr. Xu is a graduate of Concordia University (Master of Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering). Prior to joining the firm in 2007, he worked for Baosteel China, Invatron Systems Corp. and System Core Inc. At Letko Brosseau, Mr. Xu is involved in software development, and system configuration and management.
Job Titles:
- Vice President - Investment Management
Stéphane Lebrun holds a master's degree in finance (M.Sc.) from the University of Sherbrooke. He is a CFA® charterholder, and has the FSA (Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting) Credential. He also completed the General Management Program (GMP) at Harvard Business School.
Mr. Lebrun has over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, ranging from corporate finance to portfolio management.
Prior to joining Letko Brosseau in 2000, he worked as a financial analyst at the Bank of Canada Pension Fund, in the treasury department of Avenor Inc. (now part of Resolute Forest Products Inc.), and at UBS Bunting Warburg Inc. in the research division, forest products sector.
As Vice President, Investment Management at Letko Brosseau, he chairs the Investment Council, overseeing the company's portfolio strategy and risk management for all assets. He is also a member of the firm's Executive Management Committee.
Job Titles:
- Director, Portfolio Compliance / Partner
Ms. Richard is a graduate of the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (Bachelor of Accounting Science), and is also a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA). Before joining the firm in 2002, she worked more than 10 years mainly in accounting and reporting at Standard Life and Desjardins Sécurité Financière, and four years as external auditor at KPMG Peat Marwick. At Letko Brosseau, Ms. Richard is responsible for monitoring the compliance of client portfolios with their investment policies and the firm's internal policies.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Senior Portfolio Manager
Mr. Howard is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario's Richard Ivey School of Business (MBA). He is also a CFA® charterholder and a holder of the FSA Credential. Prior to joining the firm in 2008, Mr. Howard had a 30-year career through various positions in accounting and finance, working for Dominion Stores and A&P. Following the acquisition of A&P by Metro Inc. in 2005, Mr. Howard was named Vice President, Integration and worked to realize the synergies arising from the combination of the two companies.
Usman Olubajo holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mathematics from Olabisi Onabanjo University in Nigeria, as well as an MBA from the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. He is a CFA® charterholder and holds the FSA (Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting) accreditation.
Prior to joining Letko, Brosseau & Associates Inc. in 2020, Mr. Olubajo was an intern at the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) with the high conviction equities team. Earlier on, he spent four years covering African equities and fixed income investments in Nigeria.
Mr. Olubajo's role as an Analyst is distinguished by his open-mindedness and analytical acumen.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Senior Portfolio Manager
Victor Swishchuk holds an MBA and a Graduate Diploma in Financial Engineering from the Schulich School of Business, York University. He is a CFA® charterholder.
Job Titles:
- Co - Chair of the Economics Committee
Wesley Scanterbury graduated from Queen's University with a bachelor's in economics (BA) with a minor in biology, and a master's in economics (MA) from the University of Toronto. He is a CFA® charterholder and has the FSA (Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting) Credential.
Yongai Xu holds a bachelor's degree in international economics from Fudan University and is an HEC Montreal graduate with a Master of Science in Finance (M.Sc. Finance). She is a CFA® charterholder and has the FSA (Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting) Credential.