Capital Market Practitioner and Alternative Investment ExpertDemonstrated track record for establishing and building relationships with senior executives in the Canadian institutional investment market. Broad based product knowledge across all asset classes with expertise in alternative investments and derivative products.International investment adviser for alternative, fixed income and derivatives to corporate, multi-employer, university and endowment funds on issues related to investments, risk management and governance. Developed institutional market place for firm’s investment consulting products including traditional fixed income and equity products; hedge funds; tactical asset allocation; currency overlay; and liability driven investment strategies. Established over 20 new client relationships with institutional investors having AUM - greater than $1 billion - in the last six years. Trusted adviser to Senior Management for pension plans endowments nation wide.Teaching best market practices for Canadian Security Institute and George Brown College to future investment professionals. Developed new course materials for the Canadian Security Course, Derivatives Fundamental Course and the Financial Planning Program of the Canadian Security Institute. Guest speaker at Institutional investor conferences and on BNN.