James Sikora is responsible for investments in the energy and mining sectors within the Natural Resources group at Ontario Teachers'. Prior to joining the group in January 2019, James was part of the Global Active Equities team where he managed public equities resource exposure since 2004. Within the Natural Resources group James has led to the development and implementation of investment strategy within the metals, critical minerals and energy sectors leading to the acquisition of assets in Canada, the US and Australia. He is a Director on the Boards of Heritage Royalty and Sweetwater Royalties.

James earned a MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta. He is a CFA charterholder.