Barbara Zvan
Chief Executive Officer at University Pension Plan Ontario
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Ms. Barbara Zvan is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the University Pension Plan Ontario (UPP).
Formerly the Chief Risk and Strategy Officer for the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, Ms. Zvan is globally recognized as a leading voice on sustainable investing and an ambassador for defined benefit pensions.
Ms. Zvan was appointed to the Government of Canada's Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance in 2018 and is an inaugural member of the Sustainable Finance Action Council, which launched in 2021.
On the global stage, she played a significant role in creating the G7 Investor Leadership Network and was named one of 26 Climate Champions by British High Commission in Canada and the Canada Climate Law Initiative ahead of COP 26 in 2021.
She holds a Master's degree in Math and Statistics from the University of Waterloo and a Bachelor of Science degree from McMaster University.
Ms. Zvan is a fellow of the C.D.
Howe Institute, a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors, a Fellow of Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA) and a Fellow of Society of Actuaries (FSA).
Barbara Zvan active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| University Pension Plan Ontario | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-06-30 |
Former positions of Barbara Zvan
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
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). | Portfolio Manager-Equities | 2016-12-31 |
| ESVAL S.A. | Director/Board Member | 2020-01-29 |
The Cadillac Fairview Corp. Ltd.
 The Cadillac Fairview Corp. Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance The Cadillac Fairview Corp. Ltd. acquires, develops, and manages commercial real estate properties. Its services included property management and market research. The firms real estate portfolio also included investments in retail, mixed-use and industrial real estate in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Ontario, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Barbara Zvan
| The University of Waterloo | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| ESVAL S.A. | Utilities |
| Private companies | 3 |
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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 |
The Cadillac Fairview Corp. Ltd.
The Cadillac Fairview Corp. Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance The Cadillac Fairview Corp. Ltd. acquires, develops, and manages commercial real estate properties. Its services included property management and market research. The firms real estate portfolio also included investments in retail, mixed-use and industrial real estate in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Ontario, Canada. | Finance |
| University Pension Plan Ontario | Finance |
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