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Asset management │Senior investment team departures at Jarislowsky Fraser
Jarislowsky Fraser (“JF”) has announced that Charles Nadim, Head of Research, member of the Investment Strategy Council (“ISC”), member of the Management Committee, and Lead Portfolio Manager of the Canadian Equity strategy, will be leaving the firm. Colin McPherson, Associate Portfolio Manager of the Canadian Equity strategy, and Elena Gorbatkova, Senior Research Analyst on the Global Equity team, will also be departing. Fiera Capital, another of our platform managers, has since informed us that they will be joining their firm once each individual has completed their obligations and notice period owed to JF.
As part of the succession plan, Drew Callander has been appointed Portfolio Manager, Canadian Equities and member of the ISC. Kelly Patrick, currently Head of Equities and Portfolio Manager for Global and International Equities, will assume the role of Head of Research.
For complete information and the affected funds, please consult the Investment Update of August 18, 2026 – Jarislowsky Fraser.
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