Focus Asset Management appoints Greg Thompson as a senior member of the Focus team
TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2017 /CNW/ - Ted Conrod, President of Focus Asset Management, is pleased to welcome Greg Thompson as a senior member of the Focus team, with 32 years of financial services experience.
Most recently, Greg was Executive Vice President and Managing Director at National Bank Financial, with the roles of head of global equities as well as investment banking. Prior to this, Greg founded Wellington West Capital Markets, which was acquired by National Bank.
Greg also counts as career highlights his experience with Morgan Stanley as a senior member of their global equity research team and, before that, as a portfolio manager at Lincluden Investment Management.
As well as sitting on the Investment Committee of the Sunnybrook Hospital Foundation, Greg is the founder of "Making a Difference" projects in needs-based schools within the Toronto District School Board - just some of the ways Greg demonstrates his ongoing commitment to giving back to the community.
At Focus, Greg will be assuming an active role in the investment process, servicing clients, and contributing to the direction and growth of the firm.
"I have known Greg for 20 years and have always respected his investing skills and passion as well as his single-minded focus on delivering excellent client service. Greg is a perfect fit for Focus," said Ted Conrod.
Greg said of Focus: "Throughout my career, I observed numerous investment management organizations, and Focus always stood out with its disciplined approach, independent thinking, and extraordinary client service. I'm excited to finally have the opportunity to work with Ted and the entire Focus team."
Focus Asset Management is an independent, Toronto-based investment management company with the sole purpose of preserving and growing capital for a limited number of high net worth families and foundations.
SOURCE Focus Asset Management
Ted Conrod, 416-815-1800, [email protected]
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