Our Team

Adrien Marques

Lead, Financial Planning and Analysis

Corporate

Adrien is responsible for financial planning and analysis at Power Sustainable. Adrien brings over 10 years' experience in financial expertise to support strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes at Devoteam, Grant Thornton, Tiller Systems and SumUp in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he was responsible for the integration, harmonization and implementation of operational and financial tools, and also contributed to the launch of SumUp's new POS activity in Europe. In addition to a bachelor's degree in Finance, Adrien holds a master's degree in Auditing and Accounting from the Paris School of Business.

Alexandre Tessier

Associate

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Alexandre Vachon

Associate

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Alexandre Vachon provides Power Sustainable with extensive financial and transactional experience based on prior positions held in private equity and corporate mergers & acquisitions. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he was a member of the mergers & acquisitions group at Bombardier where he was involved in key strategic projects related to the company’s transformation plan including multiple divestitures and strategic partnership initiatives. Alexandre holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Finance from Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business.

André Desmarais

Board Member

Board of Directors

André Desmarais is Deputy Chairman of Power Corporation, a position he has held since 1996. He previously served as President and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Power Corporation from 1996 until his retirement in February 2020. At Power Financial, he was also 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, Putnam Investments, IGM Financial, IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie and Power Sustainable Capital. 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 and of CITIC Pacific Limited in Asia until 2014. Over the years, cultural, health, and other not-for-profit organizations have benefitted 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 Chairman 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 National Order of Québec.

Andy Park

Senior Associate

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

Andy joined Power Sustainable Lios in 2022. Prior to joining, he was a key member of the team at Vayda, a high-tech regenerative agriculture startup, where he was responsible for strategy and operations. Prior to Vayda, he was part of the corporate development team at Ag Growth International where he was responsible for M&A, corporate strategy, and strategic initiatives. He started his career in investment banking at Origin Merchant Partners, where he helped execute mergers and acquisitions, financings, strategic alternative reviews, and fairness opinions across various industries. Andy holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts (Economics) from Queen’s University.

Anne-Marie Volpato

Director, Strategic Initiatives

Corporate

Anne-Marie joined Power Sustainable in 2022 as Director, Strategic Initiatives. She brings experience advising & executing on large-scale strategic programs for global corporations. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, she was part of the Strategy & Corporate Development group at PSP Investments, where she supported the development and execution of the firm’s strategic plan as well as the strategic planning process. Previously, Anne-Marie was a management consultant at Deloitte Consulting, focused on Strategy, Operations and M&A integration services. Anne-Marie began her career in audit at Deloitte. She holds a graduate & undergraduate degree from McGill University and a CPA, CA designation.

Armin Kanno

Analyst, Compliance

Corporate

Benjamin Shenwick

Vice President

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Ben Shenwick is a vice president and founding member of the Power Sustainable Infrastructure Credit team based out of Miami. Ben has 7 years of experience originating, analyzing, structuring and investing in infrastructure private credit across the capital structure. Prior to joining PS, Ben was a senior associate on the investment team at I Squared Capital within the Global Credit Group. Ben started his career at Deutsche Bank where he was an Associate on the Infrastructure & Energy Principal Lending desk, focused on special situations. He has also spent time working on DB’s European Direct Lending desk focused on middle market lending. Ben holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics (with honors) from the University of Chicago.

Cara Vazquez

Senior Associate, Distribution

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Cara Vazquez is a member of the distribution team for Power Sustainable Infrastructure Credit, based in Miami. Prior to joining Power Sustainable in 2023, Cara held various roles at BlackRock, most recently Vice President on the Product Strategy team for BlackRock Private Equity Partners. Cara holds an MBA in Strategic Management from the University of Chicago Booth and a BA in International Politics from Middlebury College.

Caroline Plouffe

Executive Assistant

Corporate

Caroline has been an Executive Assistant at Power Sustainable since its inception, in 2019. Previously, she worked as an Executive Assistant 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 (major) and public administration (minor) from the University of Ottawa.

Christine Baldazar

Vice President, Valuation and Fund Performance

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Christine Baldazar brings to Power Sustainable an extensive expertise in both accounting and finance with several years of experience in audit and assurance as well as business valuation at PwC. Throughout her past experience, she serviced a wide array of customers in multiple sectors and industries. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), holds the Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) title and has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration as well as a Graduate Diploma in Accounting from HEC Montreal.

Christophe Guimond-Drapeau

Associate, Energy Infrastructure

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Christophe Guimond-Drapeau joined Power Sustainable in 2021. Prior to joining, he worked within the deal strategy & value creation team at PwC where he acted as advisor for a variety of clients helping them through the development of their strategic agenda and M&A execution. Christophe holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a Finance major from Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business.

Claude Généreux

Board Member

Board of Directors

Claude 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, Putnam Investments, IGM Financial, IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie and Groupe Bruxelles Lambert. He is 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. Claude Généreux helped launch McKinsey’s office in Montréal in 1991 and was also posted in its Paris, Toronto and Stockholm offices. He serves as the Vice-Chair of the Board of Governors at McGill University and is a Board member of the Jeanne Sauvé Foundation, the Loran Scholars Foundation and the Rhodes Scholarships in Canada. He has received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal for outstanding and exemplary contributions to his community. He graduated from McGill University and Oxford University, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar.

Connor Lyons

Partner and Head of Strategic Initiatives

Corporate

Connor Lyons has been a Principal and Head of Strategic Initiatives at Power Sustainable since 2021. Prior to joining the company, he worked on portfolio strategy at Power Corporation, where he supported strategic initiatives across the holding and its operating entities, and was also previously a consultant at Bain & Company, where he was a member of the Private Equity Group. Connor holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Oxford, a Bachelor of Arts (HBA) from Ivey Business School, and a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) from Western University.

Craig Hanna

Partner

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

Craig Hanna is a Partner of Power Sustainable Lios. Craig brings over 15 years of investing, advisory, and operating experience to the firm, primarily within the food industry. His experience spans the food value-chain from regenerative and organic agriculture, specialty ingredients, food manufacturing, branded and private label CPG, brokerage/distribution, through to retail. Prior to Power Sustainable Lios, Craig founded and led Clearview Advisory, an agri-food focused mid-market advisory firm. In the 5 years since founding Clearview, Craig has served as a trusted advisor to privately-owned food businesses and private equity clients on matters of strategy, M&A, due diligence, and post-merger integration. Craig also held interim executive roles as CFO, VP Sales, and in general management at various food company clients. Prior to Clearview, Craig was a member of the senior leadership team for 5 years at SunOpta, a $1.5Bn global leader in plant-based foods and organic ingredients. During this tenure at SunOpta, he led Corporate Development, Strategy, and FP&A across North America and Europe. Craig led investments, integrations, and divestitures across multiple ingredient and food categories. In 2016, he was recognized as a Canadian Dealmaker of the Year by Lexpert, Deloitte, The Globe and Mail, and Thomson Reuters. Craig began his career in the Corporate Finance practice at PwC where he focused on M&A advisory and capital raising in the mid-market across a range of sectors, including agri-food. He actively supports the next generation of food and beverage entrepreneurs in Canada. He has been a mentor at the District Ventures CPG Accelerator since 2014, before joining the boards of District Venture Accelerator and District Ventures Kitchen non-profits in 2020. Since that time, these programs have helped launch more than 50 CPG companies.

Daniel Fein

Managing Director, Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Daniel Fein is a Principal on the PSIC investment team. Daniel has 15 years of relevant infrastructure experience across private equity and private debt investing, investment banking, debt capital markets and financial advisory services. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, Daniel was the sector head of I Squared Capital’s North America Power & Renewables and Utilities private equity vertical and was responsible for relevant investment strategy, investment execution, and asset management initiatives across the firm’s private equity business. During his time at ISQ, Daniel evaluated and executed numerous transactions across multiple sectors: power & renewables, utilities, energy transition, transportation, and digital infrastructure. Prior to joining ISQ, Daniel was a Vice President within Goldman Sachs’ Natural Resources Investment Banking Division, where he was responsible for M&A execution, debt and equity financings, and other financial advisory mandates across the power & renewables, utilities, midstream energy, and other infrastructure sectors. Daniel started his professional career with Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s fixed income group. Daniel earned an MBA from Columbia Business School, where he graduated in the top 1% of his class and received the Robert H. Montgomery Prize in Accounting, and he earned his BA from Cornell University where he graduated with Honors.

David Del Re

Associate, Partnerships

Corporate

David Del Re builds trusted relations with clients and partners alike, contributing to the success of Power Sustainable. Having previously acted as a relationship manager for a wide variety of institutional clients with the National Bank of Canada, he has a unique understanding of the current trends in institutional asset and investment fund management. David holds a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) from Concordia University and has pursued extensive continuing education in the securities industry.

David Gagnon

Partner and Head of Business Development & Partnerships

Corporate

David Gagnon is a Partner and the Head of Business Development and Partnerships of Power Sustainable. David leads the client function of Power Sustainable and is responsible for overseeing relationships with institutional investors and families globally. He previously led Vela Investors, a Singapore-based advisory firm, and was a Managing Director at BlackRock where he led the Product Development and Transition Management businesses in Asia Pacific, structuring asset reallocations and implementing new investment strategies for institutional clients. He previously worked in capital markets for BGI and Lehman Brothers in New York, NY, USA and London, UK. David holds an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) from McGill University.

Delia Cristea

Partner and General Counsel

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 Levasseur

Board Member

Board of Directors

Mr. Le Vasseur joined the Power group of companies in 1992 and currently serves as Vice-President and Controller of Power Corporation and of Power Financial. 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 and an MBA from McGill University, and obtained his Chartered Accountant designation in 1985. In 2020, Mr. Le Vasseur 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. He serves on the board of directors of the On the Tip of the Toes Foundation, an organization that helps teenagers living with cancer regain their self-esteem and sense of pride through wilderness adventure therapy.

Diane Gogan

Senior Analyst

Corporate

Diane Gogan is a Senior Analyst at Power Sustainable. With over 12 years of experience in asset management, she supports the team in the implementation of the firm’s compliance program. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, Diane was Senior Analyst at Fiera Capital Corporation, an asset management firm based in Montreal, where she was actively involved in investment and regulatory compliance. Diane started her career at Tocqueville Finance in France as an assistant portfolio managers in wealth management. Diane holds both a Bachelor Degree and a Specialized Graduate Diploma in Finance from the Université Paris X in France. She also holds a Master degree in Finance from L’Ecole des métiers de la finance d’entreprise in France.

Dominic Grimard

Partner and Chief Financial Officer

Corporate

Dominic Grimard has been Chief Financial Officer of Power Sustainable since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for all aspects of finance at the firm and oversees corporate finance, taxation, treasury, corporate and fund accounting. Before joining Power Sustainable, Dominic was Senior Vice President, Finance at Fiera Capital, a global asset management firm, where he was responsible for all financial matters related to the public markets investment side of the firm. Prior to his time at Fiera, Dominic spent several years at KPMG in audit and advisory roles, serving clients across multiple industries, working from both the Montreal and Paris offices of KPMG. Dominic is a member of the Board of Directors of the Financial Executive Institute of Canada, a community of senior financial executives. Dominic graduated from HEC Montreal with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting. He later obtained a Graduate diploma in Accounting and he is Certified Public Accountant (CPA, CA).

Eoin Ó hÓgáin

Partner and Chief Investment Officer

Corporate

Eoin is a Partner of Power Sustainable. He is also a member of the strategy team at Power Corporation. He previously worked in Fundamental Equities at State Street in Dublin, Ireland; McKinsey & Company in New York, NY, USA; and Morgan Stanley in London, UK. He serves on the boards of the Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Irish Studies Foundation. 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.

Gavin Menzies

Chief of Staff, Office of the Chairman and CEO

Corporate

Gavin Menzies has been at Power Sustainable as Chief of Staff for the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since November 2021. He has many years of experience in politics. Prior to joining the company, he was Director of Tour at the Prime Minister’s Office and was responsible for the Prime Minister’s official visits, both nationally and internationally. In addition to his previous position, he worked for two former Prime Ministers as well as three former leaders of the Liberal Party of Canada. Preceding his career in politics, he was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces as an Air Navigator and as an aide-de-camp to two former Governors General of Canada. Gavin holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the Royal Military College of Canada.

Georgia Bachir

Manager, Client Service

Corporate

With over 10 years’ experience in the financial industry, Georgia Bachir brings to Power Sustainable her knowledge in client servicing, operations, and investment accounting to continue to strengthen and expand our client servicing capability in support of our investment platforms. Georgia was previously at Fiera Capital where she was a senior member of the client service team, and prior to that, at State Street where she fulfilled many roles including Senior Investment Accountant and Operations. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Concordia University.

Gregory Chrispin

Board Member

Board of Directors

Mr. Chrispin brings significant asset management experience in senior leadership positions, as he held 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 and Public Service Pension Investment (PSP Investment) Board. Active in the investment industry and the community, he serves on different committees with various organizations. He is a member of the governance committee of the YMCAs of Québec’s Alternative Suspension Social Impact Bond (SIB). 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

Associate

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

Harry joined Power Sustainable Lios in 2022. Prior to joining, he was an investment banking analyst at ATB Capital Markets, where he was involved in several M&A advisory and capital-raising engagements within the Life Sciences franchise. Harry holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Finance from Dalhousie University’s Rowe School of Business.

Harry Illouz

Corporate Senior Analyst

Corporate

Harry holds the position of Senior Corporate Analyst at Power Sustainable. Prior to this role, Harry was a Senior Analyst in corporate accounting at Fiera Capital and was a key part in producing monthly financial reports. He also previously worked for Gildan Activewear as a Senior Analyst in the Financial Planning and Analysis department and as a Senior Auditor at Ernst & Young. Harry is a Chartered Accountant (CPA) and graduated from HEC Montréal with a Bachelor of Business Administration (accounting specialization) and a Graduate Diploma in Public Accountancy.

Henry Liu

Vice-Chairman, Power Sustainable China

Corporate

Yuhong Liu (Henry) acts as key strategist on Power Sustainable’s platform in China, with the focus on development in Asia. Yuhong (Henry) joined Power Corporation in 1995, and has since held various positions, including as Vice-President since 2011 and most recently as Financial Analyst and Director of Asian Affairs. Prior to that, Yuhong (Henry) worked with China CITIC Group in Beijing. Yuhong (Henry) holds a Bachelor of Arts from Nanjing, China, an MBA from McGill University, and is a CFA charterholder. He serves as a member of the board of governors for the Jiu Ding Scholarship Program dedicated to Chinese students studying in Québec. He is also actively involved in supporting the development of cultural programs to promote local Chinese communities in Canada.

Ian B. Cameron

Director, Communications

Corporate

Ian is Power Sustainable's Director of Communications, and is based in Montreal. Ian joined Power Sustainable from the office of Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, where he served as Director of Communications and played a key role in crafting the Government of Canada's messaging on energy, climate, and the economy. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University, and a Masters in Global and International Affairs from the University of Ottawa.

Jack Stevens

Analyst

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

Jack a rejoint Power Sustainable Lios en 2024. Auparavant, il a travaillé en tant qu'associé principal au sein de la division Services-conseils transactionnels de KPMG, avec un accent particulier sur la due diligence financière. Dans ce rôle, Jack a contribué à conseiller des transactions d'achat et de vente dans le domaine des fusions et acquisitions au Canada. Jack est CPA et titulaire d'un Bachelor of Arts (HBA) de l'Ivey Business School.

Jackie Aquino

Director, Finance and Investment Operations

Corporate

Jackie is responsible for finance and operations oversight of Power Sustainable’s global infrastructure credit and private equity platforms. Jackie brings more than 15 years of Big Four assurance experience at PwC, KPMG, and Deloitte as an insightful advisor to leading asset management, banking, and capital market entities across Southeast Asia and North America. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he also served as the capital markets leader of RSM Canada for 5 years and played a key role in building out and growing the practice. Jackie is a Certified Public Accountant in the United States of America and a member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Along with a bachelor’s degree in accountancy, he also holds a Master of Finance degree from Queen’s University Smith School of Business.

Jacques Parisien

Board Member

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.

James Rickert

Partner

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

James Rickert is a Partner of Power Sustainable Lios. He has over 15 years of transaction and asset management experience, with a deep track record in M&A, capital raising, and corporate governance. He spent 10 years at Brookfield Asset Management as a member of its infrastructure group, most recently as Managing Partner and head of strategic initiatives and chief legal officer. During his time at Brookfield, James played central roles in investments across various infrastructure sectors, including transportation, energy, utilities, and data infrastructure. He co-led infrastructure co-investment initiatives, working with some of Brookfield’s largest institutional partners on its most significant transactions. In total, James was directly involved in over US$30 billion of transaction activity during a time when Brookfield Infrastructure’s assets under management grew to exceed US$90B. He began his career at Goodmans LLP, where he maintained a corporate practice focused on M&A, private equity, and capital markets transactions. Prior to Power Sustainable Lios, he joined Hakluyt & Company, a global strategic advisory firm, to help expand its presence in Canada. James’ community involvement includes serving as an advisor to NEXT Canada, as a member of the Fundraising Cabinet for the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, and as a member of the inaugural board of directors of the Toronto Foundation for Youth Involvement in Politics.

Jenna La Ricca

Legal Counsel

Corporate

Jenna La Ricca joined Power Sustainable in 2023 as legal counsel and brings business law experience, especially in corporate, M&A and capital market transactions. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, Jenna, a member of the Quebec Bar, worked at Norton Rose Fulbright, a leading global law firm, where she dealt with all aspects of corporate and business law, with a focus on private M&A and capital market transactions. Jenna graduated from McGill University’s Faculty of Law. Jenna also holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Political Science and a minor in Sociology.

Jim Moore

Operating Partner

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Jim Moore joined Power Sustainable in 2023, bringing over 40 years of experience in the energy sector, including as the CEO of three Independent Power Producers ("IPP"). Most recently, as CEO of Atlantic Power from 2015-2023, he lead that organization's turnaround from distressed public company to a successful sale to a private equity buyer. Previously, he was the Chairman of Energy and Power (an Operating Partner role) for the private equity fund Diamond Castle Holdings from 2008-2015. Prior to that Jim lead the turnaround and strategic repositioning of Catamount Energy as a wind-focused growth company culminating in successful exits in 2005 and then again in 2008. Jim has a JD from the University of Houston and a BA in History from the College of the Holy Cross.

Joan Paquette

Executive Assistant

Corporate

John Pires

Partner

Energy Infrastructure Equity

John Pires is a Partner, Energy Infrastructure where he is actively involved in all investments, with a primary focus on leading new growth. He joined Power Sustainable after over 25 years in the renewables and power-related infrastructure sector. John was the Global Head of M&A and Project Finance at Northland Power, leading their global expansion into Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Prior to Northland, he was with Brookfield where he held senior positions in M&A and Corporate & Project Finance, with a focus on on growth in the Americas, and at Enmax Energy in Portfolio Management and Business Development. He currently serves on the board of directors for Nautilus Solar Energy and Potentia Renewables Inc. John is a CFA charterholder and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from McGill University.

Jonathan Belair

Managing Partner

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

Jonathan Belair is the Managing Partner of Power Sustainable Lios. He has 20 years of investing and operating experience, with a deep focus in food, agriculture, and sustainability. Prior to Power Sustainable Lios, Jonathan most recently spent 5 years as a senior executive at McCain Foods, a global food processing and agriculture company with C$10 billion in revenues. Throughout this period, Jonathan led global M&A, Strategy, and Venture Investing, as well as the Company’s Global Sustainability/ESG function. He has led investments across the food value chain, including in agriculture production, regenerative agriculture, vertical farming, plant-based protein, agriculture data analytics, food processing, and transportation. Prior to McCain Foods, Jonathan was a senior member of the direct private equity team at OMERS Private Equity (OMERS) where he was responsible for sourcing, executing, and managing direct private equity investments in North America. In addition, Jonathan participated on the board of directors of several portfolio companies and provided strategic and operational leadership to a number of investments. Prior to OMERS, Jonathan was part of the investment banking group at Scotiabank, where he was involved in mandates across industry groups, focused on mergers and acquisitions advisory, and equity and debt financings.

Juliette Lapointe

Analyst, Fund Valuation and Performance

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Karin Waldhart

Technician, Accounts Payable

Corporate

Karin joined Power Sustainable in 2022 as an Accounts Payable Clerk. Prior to this role, she took on several administrative roles in the real estate industry for the last 10 years. During this time, Karin also worked as an Accounts Payable Supervisor at BTB, a real estate investment trust. Karin also earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia University.

Katherine Kent

Associate, Strategic Initiatives

Katherine Kent joined Power Sustainable in 2023 as an Associate in the Strategic Initiatives group. Prior to joining the company, she spent close to four years evolving in different departments at RBC, including over three years in the Financial Institutions Group as part of the investment banking division in NYC. Katherine holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and French literature from Northwestern University.

Kelly Jackman

Executive Assistant

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

Kyle Joval

Vice President

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Kyle Joval is Vice President of the Energy Infrastructure Partnership. Kyle Joined Power Sustainable from Agentis Capital Advisors, where he was Vice President, Investment Banking. Prior to Agentis, he spent several years at Northland Power, where he worked on M&As and Corporate Development, with a focus on the Americas. He is a Chartered Accountant and started his career at KPMG in Deal Advisory and Tax. Kyle received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McMaster University, and is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Lauren Shanahan

Head of Talent and Culture

Corporate

Lauren is a seasoned professional with 22 years of global Talent & Culture experience spanning various industries. She holds the position of Head of Talent and Culture at Power Sustainable, where she leads strategic initiatives to attract, develop, and retain top talent. Lauren has made significant contributions to renowned organizations such as the Boston Consulting Group, The Bank of Montreal, and SSENSE. Her expertise lies in designing and implementing comprehensive HR strategies that drive organizational growth and foster a positive work culture. Lauren is also pursuing her MBA from the Ivey School of Business at Western University.

Laurence Wilhelmy

Director of Talent and Culture

Corporate

Laurence Wilhelmy assumed the position of Director of Talent and Culture at Power Sustainable in 2023, to design and implement foundational HR programs and foster a thriving organizational culture. She brings over a decade of experience in human resources experience in scaling organizations and professional services. She began her career in talent acquisition at McKinsey & Company, where she led hiring for the Montreal office and women recruitment for Canada. Laurence later joined SSENSE as Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition, where she led a team of talent acquisition partners, sourcing specialists, and business analysts. Her key accomplishments include implementing core HR systems (ATS, Pulse Surveys, Dashboards) and aligning the recruitment process with industry best practices. She holds a bachelor's degree in management from Université Laval and an MSc degree from HEC Montréal in Strategy.

Louise Lefebvre

Executive Assistant

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Louise has been at Power Sustainable as an Executive Assistant since 2019. She is responsible for assisting the Energy Infrastructure Managing Partners and the team. Prior joining the organization, she spent 20 years at BMO where she held the position of Executive Assistant for BMO Nesbitt Burns, Capital Markets, Investment and Corporate Banking. Louise was responsible for coordinating and providing administrative services to the Managing Director and Head of Power, Utilities and Infrastructure group.

Lucie Zardarian

Analyst, Finance and Investment Operations

Corporate

Lucie 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.

Mabel Wong

Partner Advisor

Agri-food Private Equity | Lios

Margareth Lerebours

Executive Assistant

Corporate

Maria Valdivia

Corporate Analyst - Finance

Corporate

Maria joined Power Sustainable in 2023 as Corporate Analyst. Prior to this role, Maria was an Experienced Senior Analyst in the Audit department at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Maria is a Chartered Accountant (CPA) and graduated from ESG- UQAM with a Bachelor of Accounting and a Graduate Diploma in Public Accountancy. She is currently achieving her Master of Business Administration at the University of Trois Rivières.

Marie-Christine Bergeron

Vice-President, Finance and Investment Operations

Corporate

Marie-Christine joined Power Sustainable in 2023. Before to joining the team, she was Vice President, Finance at Novacap, where she was responsible for the financial governance of the firm's operations and investment funds, playing a critical role in the company's growth over a ten-year period. Prior to Novacap, Marie-Christine played key roles at Dragoneer, a rapidly growing asset management company in San Francisco, and at Deloitte, where she worked in mergers and acquisitions consulting and audit. She holds the CPA, CA designation which she obtained after her studies in accounting at McGill University and an MBA from HEC Montreal. Additionally, for the past seven years, she has served on the board of directors of the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation.

Marie-Ève Bisson

Office Manager

Corporate

Marie-Ève joined the Power Sustainable team in 2022 as an Executive Assistant. She previously held multiple administrative support positions including Associate Assistant in the Mergers & Acquisitions department at PwC for six years. Prior to that, she was National Accounts Manager for a European high-end clothing company. Marie-Eve also holds a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Marketing from UQAM.

Marie-Michèle Maltais

Corporate Controller

Corporate

May Jan Hum

Chief Compliance Officer

Corporate

May Jan Hum is Chief of Compliance of Power Sustainable Investment Management. She is responsible for the implementation of the firm’s compliance program for asset management, offering of fund products and distribution across international borders including Canada, EU and U.S. May Jan has over 15 years of experience in capital markets compliance. She was previously Manager of Governance, Risk and Compliance with Desjardins Global Asset Management. During this time, May Jan’s focus was to oversee, develop and modernize regulatory compliance and operational risk practices. May Jan started her career in various roles as compliance officer at HSBC and at LBC Financial Services. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance from Concordia University.

Melissa Manickam

Executive Assistant

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Michel Miquelon

Taxation

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Michelle Rey-Letourneau

Sales Coordinator

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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.

Nathalie Gallant

Accounting Analyst, Finance and Investment Operations

Corporate

Nathalie Gallant joined the Power Sustainable team as a Financial Analyst. Combines 20 years of experience in accounting. Her thoroughness and attention to detail have allowed her to continuously evolve within finance teams, more specifically at evenko and Acquisio. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications.

Nathalie Houle

Executive Assistant

Corporate

Nathalie has been Executive Assistant at Power Sustainable since 2020. Prior to joining the company, she worked at Power Corporation of Canada and acquired experience in both the private and public sectors. Nathalie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and a college diploma in Office Management.

Nick Mattingly

Associate

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Nick has 7 years of experience in private equity, project finance and capital markets. Before joining Power Sustainable, he was a Senior Associate on the investment team at Arevon (Formerly Capital Dynamics). Nick started his career at Citigroup as an Associate focused on power, infrastructure and structured finance. Nick holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering (with honors) from Virginia Tech.

Olivier Desmarais

Chairman and CEO

Board of Directors , Corporate

Olivier Desmarais is the driving force behind the Power Sustainable vision as a global, sustainability-led alternative asset manager. He chairs the Canada China Business Council (CCBC) and in addition serves as a Director of Canada Life, IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie and Lumenpulse. Olivier Desmarais 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

Vice President

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Oren Reich is Vice President of the Energy Infrastructure Partnership, where he executes on investment opportunities and supports debt financing initiatives for the Partnership. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, Oren spent 5 years at Potentia Renewables in Toronto, Power Sustainable’s wholly owned utility-scale renewable energy platform, where he was instrumental in driving the company’s growth from 100MW to over 1GW of operating or in-construction wind and solar projects. While there, he led acquisitions of both operating and development stage assets as well as managed project financing efforts. He started his career in investment banking at Desjardins Capital Markets, where he was involved with mergers and acquisitions, as well as capital raises for companies across various industries. Oren holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in finance from HEC Montréal.

Pierre-Olivier Perras

Managing Partner

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Pierre-Olivier Perras is a Managing Partner of the Energy Infrastructure Partnership where he is actively involved in all investments made by the Partnership and oversees its growth. Prior to joining 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, in his last role he was Head of the Power, Utilities and Infrastructure Group, leading an international team across North America and Europe. Prior to joining BMO Capital Markets, Pierre-Olivier was a senior consultant analyst with an actuarial consultant. He currently serves as Chairman on the board of directors of Nautilus Solar Energy and sits on the board of Lumenpulse, Lion Electric Company, and Potentia Renewables Inc. Pierre-Olivier holds an MBA from McGill University and a BSC in Actuarial Sciences from Laval University, and studied international business at the Netherlands’ Rotterdam School of Management. He is also a CFA charterholder, and serves on the board of directors of the Sainte-Justine Foundation.

Quyen Tran

Financial Controller

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Rebecca McLeod

Senior Legal Counsel

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Riccardo Cogo

Associate, Energy Infrastructure

Riccardo joined Power Sustainable with a rich background and experience in a similar alternative asset class. He spent several years within the investment team at Broccolini, a family-owned real estate developer. Amongst other initiatives, he evaluated and implemented a strategic expansion into the renewable energy sector. Riccardo is a McGill graduate, with both a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Management in Finance.

Rodrigo Nova Coto

Associate, Partnerships

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Rodrigo joined the Power Sustainable team in 2022 as an Associate. His main role is to help identify and develop potential business opportunities. Rodrigo has over 15 years work experience in the banking industry. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he held the position of Associate at TD Asset Management for 7 years, where he provided best in class client service to consultants and institutional clients. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance and an Accounting Certificate from HEC Montreal.

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, Business Development and Partnerships

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Sabrina Paliotti joined Power Sustainable as Executive Assistant to the Business Development and Investment Management teams in October 2023. She has over 25 years of administrative experience in finance, transportation, tourism as well as in the arts and advertising sectors, having worked for companies such as CN Railway, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Transat A.T., Young & Rubicam Group. Over the course of those years, she developed an extensive expertise in project management, human resources, customer service and public relations. Sabrina holds a bachelor’s degree with honors in hotel management from the Accademia Nazionale di Stato Elza Morante - Rome, Italy.

Sarah Germaine Wertheimer

Board Member

Board of Directors

Ms. Wertheimer is of 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, Finance and Investment Operations

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Sarah Zucchelli holds the position of Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting at Power Sustainable. Prior to this role, Sarah was a senior auditor specialized in investments funds, working primarily in the Asset and Wealth Management group at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. She holds a graduate degree and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University. In 2021, Sarah obtained her CPA auditor designation.

Scott Brison

Board Member

Board of Directors

Prior to joining BMO Capital Markets in 2019, Hon. Scott Brison was elected MP for the riding of King-Hants seven consecutive times over 21 years. During that time, he held key roles in government, most recently as President of the Treasury Board & Minister of Digital Government, Minister of Public Works & Government Services, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Canada-U.S. relations. He is Dalhousie University’s 8th Chancellor. He serves on boards of Universal Rail Systems, Canada-China Business Council, Canadian Council of The Americas, Dalhousie University, Macdonald Stewart Foundation, CJPAC, Canadian American Business Council, Power Sustainable and High Liner Foods Inc.

Soheil Akbari

Vice-President, Investor Relations

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With 12+ years of experience in the investment industry, Soheil Akbari joined Power Sustainable as a Senior Associate to help grow current and prospective partnerships. Prior to joining the firm, Soheil held the positions of Senior Associate and Client Portfolio Manager on the External Distribution team at TD Asset Management and the position of Business Development Manager at BMO Global Asset Management. Soheil holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Concordia University, the CIM designation and is a CFA charter holder.

Sophie Cousineau

Director of Sustainability

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Sophie is Director of Sustainability at Power Sustainable. As head of the sustainability team, she oversees ESG integration into investment decisions, impact assessment, sustainability policy and reporting across all investment platforms while spearheading the continued expansion of the sustainability function. Prior to joining the firm in 2023, Sophie worked at WSP (2021-2023), as VP, ESG & Corporate Affairs, and at CDPQ (2024-2021) namely as VP, Sustainable Investing and ESG Risks, where she built the ESG transaction analysis team for all asset classes including infrastructure, private equity, and credit. Sophie holds an executive MBA from Oxford University, a M.Sc. in Journalism from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, and a joint honours B.A. in Economics and Political Science from McGill University, in addition to being a FSA Credential holder.

Stephanie Iscovitz

Executive Assistant & Office Manager

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Prior to joining Power Sustainable in 2023, Stephanie was part of the Real Estate ICS (Institutional Client Solutions) Debt Strategies team at Blackstone. She previously had extensive experience in the entertainment industry most notably at Buchwald in New York, a mid-size full-service talent agency in their Commercial Voiceover and Motion Picture Literary Departments.

Thomas Hannaford

Senior Associate, Strategic Initiatives & Sustainability

Corporate

Thomas Murray

Managing Partner

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Tom joined Power Sustainable in 2023, bringing with him over 30 years of experience in project finance and infrastructure credit markets. His experience includes senior management and leadership roles at WestLB AG, Apollo Global Management and I Squared Capital, where he successfully raised $700M for their inaugural global credit fund’s first closing. Tom holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Tom Danielsen

Head of Investor Solutions

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Tom Danielsen, Head of Investor Solutions, US Infrastructure Credit joined Power Sustainable in 2023 as a founding member of Power Sustainable Infrastructure Credit (PSIC). Tom has been a qualified actuary since 2015 and has worked with insurance companies across a number of a different regulatory regimes (NAIC, Solvency II, LICAT, BMA). Prior to joining Power Sustainable, he spent 7+ years at Macquarie Asset Management, where he led capital raising for infrastructure credit in North America. Prior to joining Macquarie, Tom worked for Willis Towers Watson as an investment consultant, where he advised institutional clients on liability driven investment strategies. Tom is a Fellow, Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and holds BSc, Mathematics and Economics, London School of Economics.

Trevor Wright

Senior Analyst, Strategic Initiatives

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Vaibhav (VJ) Jamidar

Director of IT

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Vaibhav brings over 17 years of extensive experience in the IT field. He holds a degree in Electronics Engineering and possesses several IT certifications, including ITIL v4. His career includes significant roles at renowned multinational corporations such as Tata Communications, Ericsson, AIMIA (Air Canada), and PwC Canada. Apart from his digital expertise, Vaibhav has a keen interest in politics and finds enjoyment in the strategic and dynamic game of cricket. His dedication to sustainability is apparent in his work on various IT projects, focusing on technology's environmental impact.

Véronique Talbot

Managing Director

Energy Infrastructure Equity

Veronique Talbot is Managing Director of the Energy Infrastructure Partnership where she leads the investment strategies and organic growth of the fund, in addition to managing and expanding the capital and investor base. She is a founding member of Power Sustainable’s inaugural fund, having joined Power Sustainable at the very beginning of the venture in 2019, following more than 10 years at Power Corporation. She held various positions within Power Corporation, most recently as Director Capital Markets & Investor Relations. In this role, she led long-term financing strategies, directed corporate finance initiatives, and managed relationships with shareholders, research analysts and rating agencies. Veronique’s career began at Goldman Sachs in New York, where she was involved in mergers, acquisitions and restructuring transactions within the Investment Banking Division. She currently sits on the board of Nautilus Solar Energy and Potentia Renewables. Véronique holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University and is a CFA charterholder. She also currently serves on the Board of the Douglas Foundation.

Vitaliy Koretskyy

Senior Associate

Global High-Yield Infrastructure Credit

Prior to joining Power Sustainable, Vitaliy spent six years working in the infrastructure sector in various roles in private equity, project finance and M&A. His experience includes four years at I Squared’s North American private equity team, focusing on digital infrastructure, power & renewables, energy and transportation sectors. Vitaliy holds an Bachelor of Business Administration from Baruch College.

Vivi Hou

CEO of Power Sustainable China

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Based in Beijing, Vivi oversees Power Group’s portfolio in Greater China, comprising direct proprietary investments (China AMC); investments in listed securities through the QFII program and WFOE PFM; and PE/VC funds. She is also the President and CEO of Power Pacific Corporation Limited, the Asia Pacific headquarter of PCC; the Director of Power Sustainable Investment Management; and the Chairperson of China AMC’s Supervisory Board. Vivi started her career as a member of the investment team for Investors Group – PCC’s mutual fund business. Prior to joining the Power Group in 2020, she served as member of Harvest Global Investment’s Global Management Committee, Chief BD Officer and Head of China Strategy. Vivi holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta, and she is a Board Member of the China Canada Business Council (CCBC), devoting her effort in building Sino-Canadian business relations.

Weihe Feng

Legal Counsel

Corporate

Weihe Feng joined Power Sustainable in 2021 as legal counsel and brings significant business law expertise, especially in corporate, M&A and capital market transactions. Prior to joining Power Sustainable, Weihe, a member of the Quebec Bar and New York Bar, worked at Norton Rose Fulbright, a leading global law firm, where he dealt with all aspects of corporate and business law, with a focus on cross-border M&A and capital market transactions in Canada, United States, Europe and Asia. He advised both publicly traded and privately held companies in various industries. Weihe graduated from McGill University’s Faculty of Law and completed an exchange at Fudan University in Shanghai.

Wendy Zhang

Analyst, Finance and Investment Operations

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Wendy holds a bachelor's degree in management and organizational studies with a specialization in accounting from The University of Western Ontario. She brings over two years of senior fund accounting experience from Citco Group Limited in Toronto and an additional year as a financial accountant in a Toronto-based chartered accounting firm. A Chartered Professional Accountant and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) holder, Wendy has successfully passed all three levels of the challenging CFA program. She also completed the Canadian Securities Course certification, showcasing her commitment to excellence in the financial services space. Wendy is multilingual, fluent in both English and Mandarin, with an ongoing commitment to learning French. Beyond her professional achievements, Wendy is a connoisseur of classical and electronic music, a soccer enthusiast, a lover of philosophy, and an avid traveler.

Will Moncrieff

Analyst

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Will joined Power Sustainable Lios in 2023. Prior to joining, he worked as an investment banking analyst within BMO Capital Markets’ real estate investment banking group. In this role, he was involved with capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and property brokerage activity. Will holds a Bachelor of Arts (HBA) from Ivey Business School with a certificate in Sustainability.

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