Ron Helmhold and Hugh O'Reilly Appointed to AIMCo Board of Directors

EDMONTON, AB, Sept. 8, 2026 /CNW/ -- Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is pleased to welcome Mr. Ron Helmhold and Mr. Hugh O'Reilly to its Board of Directors, with both appointed to terms ending September 2, 2029.

"A strong and effective Board is essential to supporting AIMCo's mandate," said Rt. Hon. Stephen J. Harper, Chair of the AIMCo Board. "I am pleased to welcome Ron Helmhold and Hugh O'Reilly to the Board. Their experience and commitment will help ensure AIMCo remains well positioned to serve its clients and stakeholders."

Mr. Helmhold brings deep experience in institutional investment management. He served as the Chief Financial Officer of the Workers' Compensation Board - Alberta from 2006 to 2026, overseeing a $15 billion investment portfolio and leading the organization's finance, risk management and investment operations.

"I am honoured to join the AIMCo Board and look forward to bringing a client perspective shaped by more than 20 years with the Workers' Compensation Board, Alberta. I am excited to contribute to AIMCo's long-term success on behalf of its clients."

Mr. O'Reilly is a governance leader with extensive experience in pension management, investment strategy and public policy. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of OPTrust from 2014 to 2019, overseeing growth in plan assets from $16 billion to more than $20 billion. He also brings legal, governance and public sector experience from senior roles in private practice and within the Ontario government.

"AIMCo plays an important role on behalf of its clients and beneficiaries. I am honoured to join the Board and look forward to contributing my experience in pension leadership, governance and long-term investment strategy as AIMCo continues to deliver value for its clients."

This announcement follows the signing of the Order in Council, O.C. 311/2026, by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta on September 3, 2026. In accordance with the Alberta Investment Management Corporation Act, the Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the management of the business and affairs of AIMCo. Guided by this mandate, the Board sets the strategic direction of the Corporation and oversees the development and implementation of policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day conduct of AIMCo's business. All directors are appointed to the Board by the Lieutenant Governor in Council and are fully independent of management.

About Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo)

AIMCo is one of Canada's largest and most diversified institutional investment managers with more than CAD$210.7 billion of assets under management as at June 30, 2026. AIMCo invests globally on behalf of pension, endowment, insurance, and government funds in the Province of Alberta. With offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, London, and Luxembourg, our more than 200 investment and risk professionals bring deep expertise in a range of sectors, geographies and industries.

For more information about AIMCo, please visit www.aimco.ca or follow AIMCo on LinkedIn.

SOURCE Alberta Investment Management Corporation

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