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AIMCo private equity

Institutional investor

Edmonton · Growth–Late Stage · 14 people tracked

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Investment thesis

AIMCo is an institutional asset manager investing across a diversified set of asset classes for its clients. In private equity, it pursues two primary strategies: private equity fund investments and directs & co-investments, partnering with leading global private equity firms and building long-term relationships. Its private equity activity spans a broad range of sectors including consumer, industrials, business services, financial services, technology and healthcare. Beyond private equity, AIMCo manages fixed income, public equities across more than 45 countries, real estate holdings in Canada and internationally, and infrastructure and renewable resource investments in real assets generating stable, inflation-linked cash flows.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.

Stage
Growth–Late Stage
HQ
Edmonton, AB, CA
Instruments
Equity · Debt

Team · 14 people

from the firm's website
Ben Hawkins· Executive Managing Director, Global Head of Infrastructure, Renewable Resources and Energy Transition

Leads AIMCo's global infrastructure, renewable resources and energy transition investments; joined in 2007 and became head of the group in 2014. Has served on multiple utility and infrastructure company boards. Holds an MBA and is a CFA charterholder.

David Tiley· Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Public Equitiesin

Leads AIMCo's Public Equities portfolio; joined in 2013 and appointed Global Head of Public Equities in 2026 after leading the Fundamental Equities team. Has over 25 years of experience in investment management and global equities.

Jason Chang· Executive Managing Director, Head of Fixed Income

Heads AIMCo's Fixed Income with over 25 years in investment and portfolio management; formerly Head of Fixed Income, Currencies & Commodities at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. Is a CFA charterholder with an ICD.D designation.

Peter Shen· Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Private Debt & Loanin

Leads AIMCo's global private debt and loan investments from the London office; joined in 2010 at the inception of the asset class. Previously worked at Citigroup, RBC and CPPIB, with an engineering background.

Peter Teti· Senior Executive Managing Director, Global Head of Private Assetsin

Leads AIMCo's global Private Assets portfolio; joined in 2012 with over 30 years of financial industry experience. Formerly Managing Director at Rothschild Canada advising on M&A and restructurings.

Sarah Esler· Managing Director, Head of Mortgagesin

Leads AIMCo's domestic and global mortgage portfolio; joined in 2016, managing Canadian, U.S. and European mortgage portfolios. Is a CFA charterholder with a commerce degree from UBC's Sauder School.

Cecilia Menghini· Chief Risk Officer

Assumed the Chief Risk Officer role in January 2026, responsible for investment and enterprise risk. Joined AIMCo in 2022 and advanced through legal roles; previously held counsel positions at StepStone Group, Partners Group, and OMERS. Holds a J.D. from Cardozo.

Denise Man· Chief Technology Officer

Leads AIMCo's Global Technology & Data team; previously CTO at ATB Financial. Has worked in AI research and microprocessor development and holds seven patents.

Janice Guzzo· Chief Human Resources Officerin

AIMCo's Chief Human Resources Officer, promoted from Managing Director of Global Partnerships and Total Rewards in 2025. Has over 35 years of HR leadership experience across IT, oil and gas, and a Crown corporation.

John Walsh· Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer

Joined AIMCo as Chief Legal Officer in 2025; previously General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at Timbercreek and a senior executive at OPTrust. Began his career as an M&A lawyer at Davies and Osler.

Justin Lord· Chief Investment Officerin

AIMCo's CIO overseeing all investment teams; joined in 2012 and promoted to CIO in 2025 after serving as Global Head of Public Markets. Has 20 years of experience and is a CFA charterholder.

Kelly Featherstone· Chief Client Relations Officerin

Became Chief Client Relations Officer in March 2026, overseeing client relations, product management, communications, and sustainable investing. Has spent over 15 years at AIMCo across various functions. Holds a mathematics/actuarial science degree and is a CFA, FCIA and FSA.

Paul Langill· Chief Financial Officerin

AIMCo's CFO since joining in 2020 from TD Bank Financial Group, where he held senior roles including COO and CFO of TD Securities. Previously a partner in Ernst & Young's Capital Markets Practice. Is a CPA, CA.

Ray Gilmour· Chief Executive Officer

Appointed CEO by AIMCo's board in December 2025 after serving on an interim basis from November 2024. Previously Alberta's Deputy Minister of Executive Council and held multiple deputy minister roles, with 15 years in banking and financial services. Holds an MBA and is a CPA.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does AIMCo private equity invest at?
AIMCo private equity invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does AIMCo private equity focus on?
AIMCo private equity focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech.
Where is AIMCo private equity located?
AIMCo private equity is headquartered in Edmonton, CA.

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