Addition provides diversity of experience to growing firm's governance
AGF Management – the parent company of AGF Investments, AGF Capital Partners and AGF Private Wealth - is appointing Laura Dottori-Attanasio to its board of directors, bringing both financial industry and diversified experience to its governance.
Dottori-Attanasio is currently president and CEO of Element Fleet Management, a role she has held for around a year, but her financial services experience includes 14 years at CIBC and eight years at National Bank of Canada.
At CIBC she held several roles including SEVP and head of Personal & Business Banking, chief risk officer, and global head of Corporate Banking. At National Bank she also held a risk management role and was previously head of Capital Markets.
"I am honoured to join the Board of Directors at AGF, a company whose commitment to excellence in asset management sets a strong standard in the industry," she said. "I look forward to working with my fellow directors and to contributing to the company's continued success and growth."
Blake C. Goldring, executive chairman of AGF Management Limited explained the value of the appointment to the firm, which is effective April 3, 2024.
“Ms. Dottori-Attanasio further diversifies the collective experience and expertise of our Board as we continue to grow our business,” he said. “Her unique perspective, eye to risk management and commitment to her community make her an ideal fit for our Board.”
The Toronto headquartered global asset manager has around $45 billion AUM and serves more than 800,000 investors.
It recently expanded its alternatives business, AGF Capital Partners, through a strategic investment in New Holland Capital, LLC, a multi-strategy investment manager based in New York.
The other board members include CEO and chief investment officer Kevin McCreadie and president and head of global distribution Judy G. Goldring.
