CPP Investments

CPP Investments is a professional investment management organization established in 1997 by an act of Parliament to oversee the assets of the Canada Pension Plan. Its primary mandate is to maximize investment returns for the benefit of CPP contributors and beneficiaries while managing risk effectively. The organization invests in a diverse range of asset classes, including public equities, private equities, real estate, infrastructure, government bonds, and credit instruments. By strategically allocating resources across various sectors, CPP Investments aims to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Canada Pension Plan, providing a financial foundation for approximately 18 million Canadians as they prepare for retirement.

Peter M. Ballon

Managing Director, Head of Real Estate Investments Americas

Neil Beaumont

Senior Managing Director and Chief Financial and Risk Officer

Alain Carrier

Senior Managing Director, Head of Europe

Ed Cass

Senior Managing Director & Global Head of Real Estate

Leo Chiu

Senior Principal

Giles Chow

Director, Real Estate Investments

Gilles Chow

Director, Real Estate Investments

Michael Conrad

Associate, Infrastructure

Brian Coulter

Portflio Manager

Jim Fasano

Managing Director and Head of Funds, Secondaries and Co-Investments

Shane Feeney

Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Private Investments

Guy Fulton

Managing Director, Real Estate Investments

Jim Geoghegan

Associate, External Portfolio Management (Distressed debt, long/short credit, event driven)

John Graham

Senior Managing Director, Head of Credit Investments

Caitlin Gubbels

Senior Principal, Private Equity Funds

Martin Healey

Managing Director, Head of Private Real Estate Debt

Bruce Hogg

Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure Americas

Thomas Jackson

Director | Real Estate Investments

Suyi Kim

Senior Managing Director, Head of Asia Pacific

Neil King

Managing Director, Infrastructure Company

Brian Lam

Senior Associate, Asia Private Equity

Stephanie Leaist

MD & Head of Sustainable Investing

Michel Leduc

Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Public Affairs and Communications

Sunny Lee

Principal

Megan Lindhe

Principal - Private Funds

Justin Louis

Director, Real Estate Investments

Irina Luckey

Principal

James Lyons

Director, Investment Finance, Private Investments

Mark Machin

President and CEO

Michael McQueen

Senior Associate, Real Estate

Rob Mellema

Principal, Head of Natural Resources

Deborah Orida

Managing Director, Head of Private Equity, Asia

Andrea Orlandi

Managing Director, Head of Real Estate Investments - Europe

Jimmy Phua

Managing Director, Head of Real Estate Investments Asia

Ken Polak

Principal

Sharm Powell

Director, Real Estate Investment

Geoffrey Rubin

Senior Managing Director & Chief Investment Strategist

Hilary Spann

Managing Partner

Past deals in Acquisition

Pattern Energy Group

Acquisition in 2019
Pattern is a premium independent power company. We own and operate eight wind power projects in the United States, Canada and Chile that use proven, best-in-class technology and have a total owned capacity of 1,041 MW. These projects generate stable long-term cash flows in attractive markets that have strong growth potential. Each of our projects has contracted to sell all of its energy output, or a majority, on a long-term, fixed-price power sale agreement with a creditworthy counterparty. Ninety-five percent of the electricity to be generated by our projects will be sold under these power sale agreements, which have a weighted average remaining contract life of approximately 19 years.

Inmarsat

Acquisition in 2019
Inmarsat Group Holdings Limited is a leading provider of mobile satellite communications services, delivering voice and high-speed data connectivity across land, sea, and air globally. The company offers a range of services, including broadband solutions, mobile and fixed voice services, and machine-to-machine connectivity for messaging and asset tracking. Inmarsat operates a fleet of 13 satellites and serves various sectors, including aviation, government, enterprise, and maritime. Its portfolio includes Global Xpress, a high-speed broadband service that ensures seamless connectivity in remote areas where traditional telecom networks are inadequate. Established in 1979 and headquartered in London, Inmarsat also collaborates strategically with Hughes Network Systems to enhance its service offerings.

Parkway

Acquisition in 2017
Parkway Property Investments is an Orlando-based firm targeting core investments in office properties across the United States.

Nord Anglia Education

Acquisition in 2017
Nord Anglia Education is a premium schools organisation. They are a global family of 42 international schools educating over 32,000 students from pre-school to the end of secondary education. Their schools deliver a high quality education through a personalised approach enhanced with unique global opportunities to enable every student to succeed, academically, socially and personally. They are amongst the most respected international schools in their locations and they are committed to ensuring that they remain the first choice for parents around the world.

Ascot Underwriting

Acquisition in 2016
Ascot Underwriting Ltd. is a Lloyd’s of London syndicate and a leading global specialty insurance underwriter. With a reputation for excellence we offer our clients the expertise and security of a large insurer while maintaining a personal approach to their risks.

Ascot Group

Acquisition in 2016
Ascot Group is a provider of specialty insurance and reinsurance underwriting services, focusing primarily on small and mid-sized businesses. The company offers a diverse range of products, including property, casualty, energy, environmental, marine, and trade credit insurance. Ascot Group also specializes in niche areas such as terrorism, political risk, and fine art insurance. By leveraging technology and analytics, the company aims to enhance its underwriting capabilities, product innovation, and operational efficiencies. In addition to its core services, Ascot Group fosters an entrepreneurial spirit among its employees, emphasizing the development of strong leadership qualities within the organization.

Wilton Re

Acquisition in 2014
Wilton Re is a provider of life insurance, reinsurance, and risk capital services, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Wilton, Connecticut. The company specializes in the acquisition and management of blocks of in-force life insurance and annuities, offering a range of services including traditional reinsurance, longevity risk management, and middle-market products. In addition to its reinsurance capabilities, Wilton Re assists life insurance clients with product development, underwriting, and new business strategies, making it a key player in the life insurance sector.

Livingston Group

Acquisition in 2010
Livingston International is the number one company in North America focused on customs brokerage and compliance. Livingston International also offers international trade consulting and international freight forwarding across the continent and around the globe. With their U.S. headquarters in Chicago, Livingston operates along the U.S.-Canada border, with regional air/sea hubs in Los Angeles, New York and Norfolk. Livingston employs over 3,200 employees at more than 125 key border points, seaports, airports and other strategic locations in North America, Europe and the Far East.

Macquarie Communications Infrastructure Group

Acquisition in 2009
Macquarie Communications Infrastructure Group is a Australian Broadcast company.