CPP Investments
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Toronto, Canada
Countries of investment
- United States
- Canada
- China
- United Kingdom
- India
- Brazil
- Australia
Investment stages
- Series C
- Growth
Industries
- SaaS
- Fintech
- Healthcare
- Climate Tech
About
CPP Investments is a professional investment management organization that manages the fund of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) on behalf of 22 million contributors and beneficiaries. Their purpose is to help provide a foundation for Canadians' financial security in retirement by investing in a diversified portfolio of assets globally. They operate independently of the CPP and at arm’s length from governments.
CPP Investments is a professional investment management organization that manages the fund of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) on behalf of 22 million contributors and beneficiaries. Their purpose is to help provide a foundation for Canadians' financial security in retirement by investing in a diversified portfolio of assets globally. They operate independently of the CPP and at arm’s length from governments.
Investment Thesis
CPP Investments is a global investment management organization with a long-term horizon, mandated to maximize returns without undue risk of loss for the Canada Pension Plan. Their strategy is built on diversification across a wide range of asset classes, including public and private equities, real assets (infrastructure, real estate, sustainable energies), and credit. As an active manager, they leverage their scale and global reach to invest directly and with partners, distinguishing them from traditional VCs with their core purpose of securing retirement benefits for millions of Canadians.
Manager's Experience
The senior management team is led by President & CEO John Graham, who has been with the organization since 2008 in various leadership roles. The global heads of different investment departments, such as Private Equity and Real Assets, bring decades of experience from major global financial institutions. Their collective expertise spans a wide range of asset classes and international markets, focusing on long-term value creation.
Team
John Graham - President & Chief Executive Officer
Maxim G. J. B. F. Al-Najim - Senior Managing Director & Global Head of Real Assets
Suyi Kim - Senior Managing Director & Global Head of Private Equity
Frank Ieraci - Senior Managing Director & Global Head of Active Equities
Poul Winslow - Senior Managing Director & Global Head of Capital Markets and Factor Investing
Geoffrey S. Greener - Senior Managing Director & Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer
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