Kelly-Ann joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2022. Kelly-Ann is responsible for providing Executive-level administrative and business support for multiple projects and initiatives. She comes to Waratah with 15+ years of administrative and project management experience, skilled in problem-solving, communication, organization, and leadership.
Prior to joining Waratah, Kelly-Ann was the Business Administration Manager at a fast-growing, multinational SAAS company, managing administrative procedures and systems internationally, and supervising day-to-day operations of the Administration Department and staff. She also has working experience in capital market financing, sales, project management, and customer service.
Kelly-Ann attended University of Toronto, where she completed her Honours Bachelor of Arts, with Distinction (2012), and was twice recipient of the University College Merit Award (2011,2012) and the Wanda O’Hagan Scholarship (2010) for academic excellence and community involvement. She also has a Project Management Certificate from UofT Continuing Studies (2020), Mortgage Agent Certificate from Seneca College (2014), and continuing education certificates in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint (Global Knowledge, 2014), and Digital Productivity (Productive Power, 2022).

Blair is President and CEO of Waratah, Executive Chair of Lithium Royalty Corp and lead Portfolio Manager on Waratah’s Global Electrification and Decarbonization Fund. Waratah is an alternative asset manager with over $4 billion in assets under management across equity market neutral, equity long short, long short equity ESG, income equity, credit and thematic private equity. Blair leads the Company’s strategic growth and direction.

Prior to co-founding Waratah, Blair was a managing director at TD Securities in Institutional Equities and prior to that a member of the Equity Capital Markets and Mergers and Acquisitions teams. Blair holds a Bachelors Degree from the University of Western Ontario, a Bachelors of Law and a Masters in Business Administration from Dalhousie University and is a former member of the Women’s College Hospital Foundation and its Investment Committee.

Brad is Co-Founder, Chief Investment Officer & Chief Risk Officer of Waratah Capital Advisors. Waratah is an alternative asset manager with over $4 billion in assets under management across equity market neutral, equity long short, long short equity ESG, income equity, credit and thematic private equity. Brad is the lead Portfolio Manager, and oversees all investing and risk management activities.

Prior to founding Waratah in 2010, Brad distinguished himself as an astute investor, managing several equity long/short strategies at Gluskin Sheff.

Brad holds a CFA designation and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University, where he was a gold medal recipient for academic achievement.

Dimitri is the Chief Operating & Compliance Officer at Waratah, playing an integral role in shaping the firm’s operational strategy and governance framework since its inception.  With extensive expertise in financial operations and regulatory compliance, he ensures the integrity, efficiency, scalability, and optimization of Waratah’s business infrastructure – safeguarding operational efficiency and risk management to support investor confidence.

With over 30 years of experience in financial services, Dimitri has held senior leadership roles at BMO Financial Group, Alpha Trading Systems, and TD Securities.  His expertise spans investment fund accounting, operational infrastructure, and regulatory compliance.  A seasoned leader, he has successfully navigated complex operational landscapes, spearheaded strategic initiatives that drive sustainable growth, and built high-performing teams to drive organizational success.

Beyond his professional background, as the former Chairman of The Reaching for the Stars Children’s Foundation, he has championed grass roots initiatives that provide comprehensive support for children in need, reinforcing his dedication to making a meaningful impact beyond the financial sector.

Philip joined Waratah Capital Advisors in May 2022. Philip is responsible for legal matters affecting the firm and of the funds managed by the firm.
Prior to joining Waratah, Philip worked as Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at West Face Capital, another Toronto-based investment fund. He also worked at UBS Securities Canada, Amaranth Advisors (Canada) and Torys LLP.
Philip earned a JD from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, an AM from Harvard University and a BSc from University of Toronto. He is also a CFA charter holder.

Jason joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2010.  Jason is the Lead Portfolio Manager on the Waratah Core fund and Co-Portfolio Manager on Waratah One and Waratah One X.  Jason also leads the investment team.

Prior to Waratah, Jason worked at TD Securities as an Associate in Investment Banking and Equity Capital Markets. During his time at TD, Jason was involved in domestic mergers and acquisitions, as well as the structuring and pricing of equity securities, convertible debentures, and preferred shares. Jason received an Honours Business Administration degree from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.

Jessica joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2013, leading business development and investor relations for Client Management. With over 25 years of experience in capital markets and alternative investment strategies, she has worked on institutional trading desks at CIBC World Markets and BMO Nesbitt Burns, as well as her own consulting firm, First Element Capital.

Jessica holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Western Ontario, has completed the Richard Ivey School of Business Investor Relations program, and is registered as a Dealing Representative. She has committed herself to service, lending her leadership skills to various non-profit organizations, including the Bruce Trail Conservancy, The Invictus Games (Vancouver 2025 & Toronto 2017), Santa Comes to Bay Street, and CIBC Run for The Cure.

In 2019, Jessica co-chaired the first-ever True Patriot Love Women’s Expedition to Baffin Island, Nunavut. Alongside a combined soldier and civilian team, they snowshoed 100km to the Arctic Circle, raising over $1 million for projects supporting the mental and physical well-being of Canadian military personnel, veterans, and their families.

In 2022, Jessica joined the Board of the 2 Intelligence Company Senate, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of past and serving intelligence soldiers and officers. In December 2024, she was appointed Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of 2 Intelligence Company, a Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserve Intelligence Branch unit based in Toronto at Denison Armoury. The unit's Intelligence Officers and Operators, who work as professionals in the business community and are active in community service organizations, deploy on domestic and foreign operations, primarily responsible for tactical or combat intelligence. Recent deployments include Cyprus, Bosnia, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Canada.

Tim joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2019, after a successful 12 years at a large Canadian asset management firm. Tim is responsible for the account management of high net worth individuals, foundations and institutional clients.

Tim has over 30 years of experience in asset management, having held senior executive positions at Gluskin Sheff, Knight Bain Private Counsel and Beutel Goodman Investment Counsel throughout his career.

Tim graduated from Western University with an Economics Degree. Tim is currently the President of the KBSH Spirit Foundation, former Canadian Advisory Board Member for Right to Play Canada, and former Chair of the Havergal College Foundation. Tim is registered as an Advising and Dealing Representative.

Michael joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2020, after a successful 13 years at a large Canadian asset management firm. Michael is responsible for the management of high net worth individuals, foundation and institutional client accounts.

Prior to joining Waratah, Michael was a Managing Director of the Client Wealth Management Team at Gluskin Sheff, and a member of the firm’s Asset Mix Committee. He focused on client relationship management, portfolio and risk management and business development for private and institutional clients. Previously, he worked at Wellington West Capital Markets as an Institutional Equity Trader and at MFC Global Investment Management as an Equity Research Associate.

Michael graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration degree.  He is currently a Board Member for Peacebuilders International (Canada). Michael holds his Chartered Investment Manager designation and is registered as an Advising and Dealing Representative.

Ron joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2015.  He brings over 30 years of leadership in pension consulting and investment management to Waratah. Prior to joining Waratah, Ron was President of Hewitt Associates Canada (now known as AON Hewitt), and held senior executive positions at various Canadian asset management firms.

Ron graduated from Queen's University with an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Masters of Industrial Relations degree. Ron has also completed executive courses at the Harvard Business School and University of Toronto, in addition to the Fundamentals of Alternative Investment Certificate Program by the CAIA Association. He received his CIM designation and is registered as a Dealing Representative.

Tamara joined Waratah Capital Advisors in February 2022.

Tamara is responsible for covering Waratah’s retail and MFO (via FundServ) partners with a deep focus on developing and retaining relationships for this channel.

Prior to Waratah, Tamara has worked in Prime Services at Scotia Capital and CIBC Capital Markets where she was most recently an Executive Director within the Prime Services Group. Tamara has held various relationship management roles throughout her career, where her ability to focus and deliver on client needs has been at the forefront of her objectives and success.

Tamara holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and is registered as a Dealing Representative.

Shawn joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2024. Prior to joining the team, he spent 11 years developing customized investment solutions and portfolios across traditional and alternative asset classes for private wealth clients. Shawn is responsible for multi-family office and institutional client accounts.

Prior to joining Waratah, Shawn was a Portfolio Manager at GAVIN Private Counsel. He focused on portfolio and risk management and client relationship management for professional athletes as well as high-net worth individuals. Previously, he worked at CIBC World Markets as an Equity Research Associate.

Shawn graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering while playing on the varsity hockey team. He also completed his Master of Business Administration degree at McMaster University and holds a CFA designation.

Helen originally joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2015 and worked as an Associate on the Client Team. Upon her return in 2020, Helen assumed her current role as Associate Vice President, Client Management, where she is responsible for managing existing relationships with high net worth individuals.

Prior to re-joining Waratah, Helen was at a Global Private Bank, working with ultra-high net worth families, small institutions, and single-family offices. She was an integral part of the banking team, which advised clients on wealth preservation and creation, focussing on lending, as well as alternative and international investments.

Helen holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Toronto and is registered as a Dealing Representative.

Connor joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2024. Connor is responsible for both client service and business development, working with high-net-worth individuals, foundations and institutional clients.

Prior to joining Waratah, Connor was an Associate Portfolio Manager at an Advisory Team at RBC Dominion Securities. Previously, he worked at Gluskin Sheff as an Analyst on the Client Wealth Management Team and at Macquarie as an Equity Research Associate.

Connor graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder.

Jeannine joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2018 after a successful 22-year career at Gluskin Sheff. Jeannine is a Portfolio Manager for the Waratah Income Fund and is on the Summerhill Resorts Ltd. Investment Committee.

In her previous role, she was an Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager in Canadian Equities, responsible for managing $2.6 billion, and a member of both its Executive Management and Asset Mix Committees. She is currently Chair of the Toronto Symphony Foundation and was a past board member of the Royal Conservatory of Music. Jeannine received an Honours Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Accounting degree from the University of Waterloo, and also holds CPA, CA, and CFA designations.

Rob joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2013.  Rob oversees all trading activity at Waratah.

Prior to Waratah, Rob worked at Highstreet Asset Management, where he was the Head Trader for the firm’s quantitative mandates.  Before Highstreet, Rob was at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, where he traded equities and derivatives in all developed and major emerging markets, on both an agency and proprietary basis.  Rob earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Wilfrid Laurier University, and holds a CFA designation.

Adrian joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2018, after working for eleven years at a Canadian money manager.  Adrian is a Portfolio Manager on the Waratah Income Fund, a manager on the financial services basket in the Waratah Alternative ESG Fund, and is on the Summerhill Resorts Ltd. Investment Committee.

In his former role, he was a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, responsible for portfolios focusing on Canadian Equities. Earlier in his career, Adrian worked as an analyst at CIBC Capital Partners, the Merchant Banking Group of CIBC. Adrian holds a CFA designation and received an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration degree, with distinction, from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Benjamin joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2013.   Benjamin manages capital within the real estate, industrials, battery tech and special situation sectors for the Waratah Funds.  He also contributes fundamental research to Lithium Royalty Corp. and is on the Investment Committee for Summerhill Resorts Ltd.

Benjamin previously worked at Genuity Capital Partners (now Hawthorn Equity Partners) focusing primarily on middle-market private equity investments in the consumer products and business service sectors. Prior to Genuity Capital Partners, Benjamin worked in Corporate Finance at SkyPower Corp., a large Canadian renewable energy developer.  Benjamin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science from Queen’s University, a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cambridge and holds a CFA designation.

Bill is Executive Vice President, Waratah Capital Advisors and President, Summerhill Resorts Ltd.

Bill joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2013.  Bill is President of Summerhill Resorts, responsible for acquisitions and park operations.

Before joining Waratah, Bill was the CEO of Versapay Corporation, a leading provider of cloud-based financial technology solutions. Prior to Versapay, Bill was with TD Securities for 11 years, where he was a Managing Director in Investment Banking and Equity Proprietary Trading. Bill has an MBA from Queen’s University, a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Western Ontario, and is registered as a Dealing Representative. Bill is on the Audit and Investment Committee of the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario.

David joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2015. David is an Associate Portfolio Manager responsible for capital in Waratah One and Core funds. His primary focus is on the consumer discretionary, consumer staples and business services sectors.

Prior to joining Waratah, David worked in the Direct Private Equity team at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board where he evaluated private equity investment opportunities in North America and Europe. Prior to the CPP Investment Board, he worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Moelis & Company in New York.

David holds an Honors Business Administration degree from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.

Alex joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2022, after working for eleven years at a Canadian money manager. Alex is a Portfolio Manager with a focus on fixed income and credit opportunities.

Prior to joining Waratah, Alex was Vice President, Fixed Income at Gluskin Sheff. After Gluskin was acquired by Onex, he was Principal, Fixed Income at Onex Credit. Alex received an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration degree, with distinction, from Wilfrid Laurier University and holds a CFA designation.

Zenya joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2018.  Zenya manages the Operations team at Waratah, and leads operational projects to enhance operational efficiency.

Prior to joining Waratah, Zenya led the Operations of Institutional Equities and Equity Capital Markets at TD Securities where she streamlined workflows, creating significant operational efficiencies. Later, she ran the Compliance Trade Surveillance program globally, specializing in listed products. Zenya brings over 20 years of capital markets experience with an extensive background in operations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from York University.

Eugene joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2016. As an Investment Analyst, Eugene specializes in the energy, utilities and renewable sectors.

Prior to joining Waratah, Eugene worked at Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets in the trading and equity research groups with a focus on Oil & Gas E&P's.

Eugene holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Victoria and the CFA designations.

Grant joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2019.  As an Investment Analyst, Grant’s primary focus is in the real estate, metals & mining, and business and info services sectors.

Prior to joining Waratah, Grant was an Investment Analyst at Economical Insurance, where he focused on Canadian Equities.

Grant has passed all three levels of the CFA program and received an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Toronto.

Barrett joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2015.

Prior to joining Waratah full-time, Barrett completed two summer internships with the firm, analyzing long and short equity opportunities and participating in trade operations.

Barrett holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration degree with distinction from Wilfred Laurier University and a CFA designation.

Zach joined Waratah Capital Advisors in September 2017.  As an Investment Analyst, Zach’s primary focus is in the consumer, business and info services, technology, and industrial sectors.

Prior to joining Waratah full-time, Zach completed two co-op placements with Waratah as an Equity Analyst, analyzing long and short North American equity opportunities.

Zach holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Wilfrid Laurier University graduating with distinction.  Zach also held a position as an Analyst on the Laurier Student Investment Fund (LSIF), a student managed $1 million fund focused on high-conviction value ideas.

Tyler joined Waratah Capital Advisors in May 2023. As an Investment Analyst, Tyler’s primary focus is in the consumer, energy services, and industrial sectors.

Prior to joining Waratah full-time, Tyler completed two co-op placements with Waratah as an Equity Analyst, analyzing long and short North American equity opportunities.

Tyler holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Wilfrid Laurier University, an Honours Bachelor of Mathematics degree from University of Waterloo, and a Master of Finance degree from Wilfrid Laurier University, where he was the recipient of the gold medal for academic excellence.

Markus joined Waratah Capital Advisors in June 2022. He is responsible for monitoring portfolio risk and ensuring the integrity of data of portfolio management operations.

Prior to joining Waratah, Markus worked at Q Capital Management as a Quantitative Analyst, where he supported the development and implementation of systematic investment strategies.

Markus holds an MSci Chemistry degree from University College London, graduating with distinction, and is currently enrolled in the CFA program.

Vince joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2017.

Prior to his transition to risk, Vince was responsible for Investment Operations at Waratah, and was actively involved in reconciliations, reporting and daily operational support. In addition, he assisted with workflow & operational enhancements.

Prior to joining Waratah, Vince worked at CIBC Mellon as a fund accountant, where he performed daily fund valuations by ensuring capital stock, trades, corporate actions, fees and security pricing were reflected accurately.

Vince holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from York University specializing in Finance and is currently enrolled in the CFA program.

Chris joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2021 as a Senior ESG Analyst.

Chris was previously based in Hong Kong and worked in the ESG Research team at Allianz Global Investors, where she was the ESG spokesperson and led the ESG integration in Asia Pacific. Prior to AllianzGI, she was the Manager of Climate Change and Sustainability Services in Ernst & Young. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Project Manager at CSR Asia, a boutique consultancy firm focus on corporate sustainability strategy and supply chain management in Asia.

Chris holds a B.A. in English (International Trade) from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies.

Scott joined Waratah Capital Advisors in July 2022. As an Associate, he supports Waratah’s high net worth individuals, MFO, and retail channels.

Prior to joining Waratah, Scott was a Business Development Manager at Manulife Investment Management. He was responsible for creating and managing relationships with IIROC advisors at Canadas major banks. Prior to this, he held roles Fidelity Investments Canada.

Scott holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and has received his Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation.

Claire joined Waratah Capital Advisors in September 2017. Claire is responsible for the financial reporting of the firm and of the funds managed by the firm.

Prior to joining Waratah, Claire worked as an Audit Manager at a public accounting firm, where she specialized in providing assurance services to clients in the financial services industry.

Claire holds a Master’s Degree of Management and Professional Accounting from the University of Toronto and the CPA, CA designation. She is also a CFA charter holder.

Chantelle joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2020. She is responsible for managing the firm’s compliance and business practices framework.

Prior to joining Waratah, Chantelle worked at Alignvest Management as an Operations and Compliance Associate, working directly with the COO and CCO to perform operational tasks and compliance oversight. In this capacity, she assisted with regulatory fillings and managed operational relationships with global fund administrators.

Chantelle holds a Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from Western University, where she specialized in organizational psychology.

Josie joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2020. Josie is responsible for onboarding new clients and managing existing business relationships with clients.

Prior to Waratah, Josie worked at Burgundy Asset Management as Investment Reporting Associate. Previously she was at West Face Capital as Investor Relations Associate.

Josie has a Bachelor of Arts from University of Waterloo and holds a CAIA designation.

Ivy joined Waratah Advisors in August 2018. Ivy assists with the financial reporting of the funds managed by the firm.

Prior to joining Waratah, Ivy worked at SS&C Commonwealth as a Senior Associate in Fund Accounting. Previously, she held several accounting roles in mining and public accounting firms.

Ivy has a Master of Business Administration from Laurentian University and holds the CPA, CGA designation.

Shai Joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2022. Shai is responsible for trade support, broker and market reconciliation and daily operational activity.

Prior to Joining Waratah, Shai worked at Jemekk Capital Management as an operations associate dealing with all Operational activities. Prior to Jemekk, Shai worked for TD Bank in multiple roles during a 16 year period.

Shai holds a Bachelor of Arts from Ben Gurion University in Israel.

Megan joined Waratah Capital Advisors in September 2022.

Prior to joining Waratah full-time, Megan completed two co-op terms and a one-year part-time contract with Waratah on the ESG team.

Megan holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with a concentration in Finance from Wilfrid Laurier University and an Honours Bachelor of Mathematics Degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Waterloo.

Lucas joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2021. He is responsible for overseeing trade settlements and fund reconciliations as well as reporting and daily operational support.

Prior to joining Waratah, Lucas worked at Sionna Investment Managers as an Operations and Performance Analytics analyst, where he was responsible for daily operational activities and trade support.

Lucas graduated McMaster University with a Bachelor of Commerce specializing in Finance.

Rees Joined Waratah Capital Advisors in 2022. He is responsible for trade support, settlements, fund and broker reconciliations, and daily operational activity.

Prior to Joining Waratah, Rees worked at Q Capital Management as a trader, responsible for the systematic trading of global futures and options contracts, also assisting with all operational activities. Prior to Q Capital, Rees worked as a student intern at RBC Capital Markets.

Rees holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Angela joined Waratah Capital Advisors in July 2022. Angela supports for FX hedging strategies, financial reporting of the firm and the funds managed by the firm.
Prior to her transition to finance, Angela completed two co-op placements and 6-month contract with Waratah on the client management team.
Angela holds an BASc Degree in Math/Financial Analysis and Risk Management from the University of Waterloo.

Prior to joining Waratah Charlene worked with Citco as a Senior Associate in their Hedge and Private Equity division, working closely with the VP to perform a wide array of operational tasks. She also has experience working for financial consultancies in Dubai working mostly with Mergers and Acquisition deals.
Charlene holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Manchester.

Adela joined Waratah Capital Advisors in July 2023. As an Associate, she supports Waratah’s high net worth individuals, MFOs, and retail channels.

Prior to joining Waratah, Adela was a Client Account Manager at UBS Bank (Canada). She was responsible for supporting several Client Advisors as well as the Head of Global Family and Institutional Wealth, Canada. Prior to this, she interned at UBS Bank (Canada) and Wittington Investments, Limited.

Adela holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from McGill University in International Development.

Julia joined Waratah Capital Advisors in May 2023. As Client Account Coordinator, she supports Waratah's high net worth individuals, foundations, and institutional clients.

Julia holds an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Neuroscience from the University of Toronto, graduating with high distinction.