Aaron Michael Bennett
Chief Investment Officer at University Pension Plan Ontario
Profile
Mr. Aaron M.
Bennett, CFA MBA, is the Chief Investment Officer at the University Pension Plan (UPP).
He leads all aspects of UPP's global investment strategy and operations, working closely with the Executive Leadership Team and Investment Department leaders.
Mr. Bennett drives and evolves UPP's innovative, risk-optimized investment platform grounded on the Plan's mission of retirement security and sustainable investing.
Prior to joining UPP, Mr. Bennett supported continuous improvement of systemic and robust investment analysis, policy formulation and strategic implementation across portfolios and asset classes at Jarislowsky Fraser Global Investment Management, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and mid-sized Canadian boutique investment banks.
At these firms, he held roles focused on natural resources, private energy and timberland portfolios, served on boards of investee companies, and was an active member of responsible investing committees.
Mr. Bennett holds a Bachelor of Science Honors in Biology from Queen's University and a Master of Business Administration from the Ivey School of Business at Western University.
He is also a CFA Charterholder.
Aaron Michael Bennett active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| University Pension Plan Ontario | Chief Investment Officer | 2021-08-31 |
Former positions of Aaron Michael Bennett
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Jarislowsky, Fraser Ltd.
 Jarislowsky, Fraser Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd. (JFL) is a Canadian investment counsel firm headquartered Montréal, Quebec. The firm was founded by Stephen Jarislowsky in 1955 and was acquired in 2018 by The Bank of Nova Scoatia (NYSE, TSX: BNS). JFL manages pension funds, endowment funds, corporate and private portfolios for clients in North America and overseas. They manage investments on behalf of governments, corporations, universities, labor unions, and high net worth individuals. | Analyst-Equity | 2019-12-31 |
Westwind Partners, Inc.
 Westwind Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Westwind Partners, Inc. is a research and investment banking firm. The firm is privately held by a group of entrepreneurial partners who are experienced and have proven track records. The services that they offer include insightful equity research on Canadian and US companies, equity trading capability, and independent advice to corporations on M&A, financing and restructuring transactions. Westwind is based in Toronto with additional offices in Montreal, Calgary and London. They are a member of the Investment Dealers Association and a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. | Analyst-Equity | 2007-12-30 |
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board
 Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board Investment ManagersFinance The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (OTPPB) is the Province of Ontario’s pension fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1990, OTPPB administers a defined benefit pension plan to active and retired teachers in Ontario. The firm manages investment portfolio for the benefit of present and future plan members and their survivors. OTPPB is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI). | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Orion Securities, Inc.
 Orion Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Orion Securities, Inc. is an independent broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto with additional offices in Calgary and Montréal and Chicago. The firm provides research, trade execution, underwriting and advisory services. Orion's research team focuses on mining, energy, healthcare, biotechnology, technology and diversified industries. They focus primarily on Canadian-based stocks | Analyst-Equity | 2005-07-30 |
Training of Aaron Michael Bennett
| Queen's University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Richard Ivey School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board Investment ManagersFinance The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (OTPPB) is the Province of Ontario’s pension fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1990, OTPPB administers a defined benefit pension plan to active and retired teachers in Ontario. The firm manages investment portfolio for the benefit of present and future plan members and their survivors. OTPPB is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI). | Finance |
Jarislowsky, Fraser Ltd.
Jarislowsky, Fraser Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd. (JFL) is a Canadian investment counsel firm headquartered Montréal, Quebec. The firm was founded by Stephen Jarislowsky in 1955 and was acquired in 2018 by The Bank of Nova Scoatia (NYSE, TSX: BNS). JFL manages pension funds, endowment funds, corporate and private portfolios for clients in North America and overseas. They manage investments on behalf of governments, corporations, universities, labor unions, and high net worth individuals. | Finance |
Orion Securities, Inc.
Orion Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Orion Securities, Inc. is an independent broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto with additional offices in Calgary and Montréal and Chicago. The firm provides research, trade execution, underwriting and advisory services. Orion's research team focuses on mining, energy, healthcare, biotechnology, technology and diversified industries. They focus primarily on Canadian-based stocks | Finance |
Westwind Partners, Inc.
Westwind Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Westwind Partners, Inc. is a research and investment banking firm. The firm is privately held by a group of entrepreneurial partners who are experienced and have proven track records. The services that they offer include insightful equity research on Canadian and US companies, equity trading capability, and independent advice to corporations on M&A, financing and restructuring transactions. Westwind is based in Toronto with additional offices in Montreal, Calgary and London. They are a member of the Investment Dealers Association and a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. | Finance |
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