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Our Firm

Our
'30-year history'
is closely tied to The

AZ Group, whose roots can be traced back to 1855. Today, AZ is one of North America's leading firms in investment banking, and asset-management. We provide integrated solutions and are proud to have led some of most notable deals in Canada, the U.S. and around the globe.

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Client-centric: History of solutions tailored to help clients achieve their investment goals.
New thinking: Innovative investment solutions that bring new thinking to the most important challenges facing our clients.
Culture: Collaborative team-based approach that applies our extensive proprietary research capabilities and robust risk management discipline.
experience: Expertise across traditional and alternative solutions, in public and private markets.
Choice: One of the broadest offerings of investment solutions in Canada.
Trust: Supported by the globally recognized AZ brand.

Our People

Our people are our greatest asset

Throughout our 30-year history, we have focused on growing and protecting the assets of our clients. More than just an asset manager, AZ continues to build long-term relationships, anchored in a deep understanding of the unique issues and constraints of investors.

Our highly specialized professionals – with extensive expertise in actuarial science, capital markets, and portfolio construction – use a consultative approach to provide relevant insights and solutions to our clients most challenging issues. We understand the distinct needs of investors and collaborate with consultants to tailor solutions aligned to individual client goals.

Our Global Industry Executives

Our competitive advantage lies with our people, including the strength of our executive team. Their collective business, industry and market knowledge and diverse experiences guide our firm’s vision and strategy.

Staff

  • CEO

    CEO

    Riaz Ahmed
  •  Chairman

    Chairman

    Bob Dorrance
  • President

    President

    Bruce Cooper
  • Vice President

    Vice President

    Ingrid Macintosh
  • Deputy Chair

    Deputy Chair

    Rona Ambrose
  • Chief Economist

    Chief Economist

    Louis Bélanger
  • Head of Global Markets

    Head of Global Markets

    Chris Vogel
  • Head of corporate Transmission

    Head of corporate Transmission

    Robbie Pryde
  • Managing director

    Managing director

    Julie Sherratt

Our Clients

 

Our clients are at the center of everything we do

Working alongside our clients, we design tailored investment solutions and offer a collaborative experience as needs evolve over time. As a leading Canadian asset manager, we have significant experience managing a wide variety of client assets with mandates ranging from $1 million to $7 billion.

 

We have the breadth of experience to help

We serve individuals, corporations, and institutions– from community foundations to large pension plans – and build long-term relationships that are anchored in a deep understanding of the unique issues and constraints that investors face.