Our global investment team

Gillian Brown leads the Capital Markets group, which manages Total Fund exposure to the equity, fixed income, credit, inflation-sensitive and absolute return asset classes. The Capital Markets team supports all of Ontario Teachers' investment groups and is responsible for executing on a centralized trade strategy that allows the Fund to focus on the needs of today's more sophisticated trading environment and its increasing regulatory complexity.

Dale Burgess leads the Infrastructure and Natural Resources department and is responsible for overseeing infrastructure acquisitions and asset management globally. He was previously head of the Infrastructure & Natural Resources team for Latin America where he oversaw portfolio companies as well as business development and origination in target countries across the LATAM region.

Jonathan Hausman leads the Global Investment Strategy department, which helps us develop conviction on strategic responses to emerging global themes, and develops and cultivates crucial investment relationships for the Fund worldwide. He is a member of the Investments Executive Team and the Global Investment Committee. Jonathan was previously head of Alternative Investments and Global Tactical Asset Allocation, where he was responsible for the Fund's global hedge fund portfolio, as well as its internal global macro and systematic trading strategies.

Ziad leads all aspects of Ontario Teachers' investment activities with oversight of the overall Investment Division. He is responsible for the global portfolio and strategy for all aspects Ontario Teachers' investment activities, including the real estate portfolio managed by wholly-owned subsidiary Cadillac Fairview, and its international offices in London and Hong Kong.

Nick leads investment activities and portfolio management in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region for Ontario Teachers'. He is based in Ontario Teachers' London office.

Romeo Leemrijse is a member of the Investment Executive Team and leads Ontario Teachers' Equities department, which delivers growth through private and public equities. He joined Ontario Teachers’ in 2006 and has more than 25 years of private equity and investment banking experience. Since joining the organization, he has been involved in a number of significant transactions including PODS, GFL, Aethon Energy, Shearers, Dematic, Insight Pharmaceuticals, GNC and Serta Simmons Bedding. He currently sits on the boards of PODS, CSC and Aethon Energy. Romeo was previously at EdgeStone Capital Partners, where he was responsible for sourcing and executing investments, as well as monitoring and providing strategic guidance to portfolio companies. Earlier in his career he worked as an investment banker at CIBC. Romeo is a CFA charterholder and graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Additionally, he holds the ICD.D certification from the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Stephen McLennan leads the Total Fund Management department, which integrates Ontario Teachers' portfolio construction approach with our treasury and funding capabilities. He was previously responsible for managing Ontario Teachers' allocation to Natural Resources, including direct private assets such as timberland, oil and gas and mining and agriculture.

Olivia Steedman is Executive Managing Director and Global Head of Teachers' Venture Growth (TVG). Olivia joined Ontario Teachers' in 2002 as a founding member of the Infrastructure and Natural Resources group, where she served in various senior roles before standing up TVG in 2019.

John Sullivan brings more than 30 years of real estate experience in acquisitions and dispositions, asset management and development. Prior to becoming CEO, John held the position of Executive Vice President, Development, at Cadillac Fairview.

As Chief of Staff to the Chief Investment Officer, Danilo sits on the Investments Executive Team with a focus on advancing the strategic objectives of the Investments division, including proactively seeking out opportunities to enhance our global operating model and overall investment approach. Danilo joined Ontario Teachers' in 2005, and has held several key roles within the Capital Markets team, most recently leading the External Managers Group. Danilo is a member of the advisory board of the Masters in Financial Economics program at the University of Toronto and a former board member of Cordiant Capital. He holds a Laurea cum laude in Finance and Economics from Milan's Bocconi University and a Masters in Financial Economics from the University of Toronto. He is a CFA charterholder and has ICD.D certification from the Institute of Corporate Directors.