Our Team

Stuart Baker joined Manitou in 2021 as an Investment Analyst. Stuart graduated from Queen’s University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering. His work experience includes employment at Smith + Andersen Consulting Engineers as a Mechanical Design Consultant from 2017 to 2019.

Stuart completed an MBA with a specialization in finance from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University in 2020.  Stuart is a CFA charterholder.

Richard Boxer has been associated with Manitou since 1999 as a client and director. He obtained a BA from Queen’s University, an MBA from York University and is a CPA, CA. Richard has extensive business experience, as both an owner-operator and an investor. He began his career working in the manufacturing sector for 15 years. Following that, and over the past 30 years, he has served as president of Buckingham Capital Corporation, a company that invests in early-stage Canadian businesses.

Richard has served on the Boards of various public and not-for profit companies including Alarm Force Industries, CDI Corporation, the Canadian Paraplegic Association, Falls Management Company, International Pursuit Corp., the Mount Pleasant Group, the Niagara Growth Fund, Norwall Industries, Nerium International, Schneider Power, the Toronto Public Library and Toronto Rehab Hospital.

After approximately a quarter century of service to Manitou, Richard resigned in the spring of 2024. In recognition of his tremendous contribution to the firm, Richard was appointed Director Emeritus and remains as a life-time ex-officio member of our board.

Jim Brennan joined Manitou in 2023 and is an Investment Counsellor and a member of the Portfolio Management team on the Manitou Total Return Yield Fund. Jim works with clients to customize portfolios that reflect their overall return objectives, cash flow needs, and risk tolerance levels. He brings over 25 years of expertise in the development of award-winning investment solutions for both institutional and retail clients.

Prior to joining Manitou, Jim developed his expertise across a range of independent investment boutiques and multinational firms (JPMorgan Chase, BMO Nesbitt Burns and Salomon Brothers/Citibank), and in London, New York and Toronto.

Over the years, his work has been recognized with numerous industry awards for performance excellence including from Morningstar and Canadian Hedge Fund Awards. Jim has a Masters of Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Stewart Burton is a former Vice Chairman of RBC Capital Markets and member of the Global Operating Committee before retiring in 2023. Prior to joining the Corporate Finance Department of RBC Capital Markets in 1986, Stewart spent three years with Ernst and Young LLP.

Stewart is the Honorary Colonel of the 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, in Petawawa, Ontario, a former director of the Canadian Opera Company and a Director of Russell Metals Inc..

Stewart is a CPA, CA and holds an HBA from the Ivey Business School and an MBA from Harvard University Business School.

Andrew Cockwell is the Managing Partner of Ursataur Capital Management Ltd., a private equity firm he founded in 2009. Previously, Andrew was a Founding Partner of ReichmannHauer Capital Partners Inc., an Attorney at Sullivan & Cromwell and was a member of the Private Equity & Corporate Finance and Strategy practices at McKinsey & Company.

Andrew has served on several corporate and not-for-profit boards including as Chairman of Valens Co. and Chairman of the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. As well, Andrew is on the boards of Appleby College and Camp Kandalore.

Andrew holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) from Queen’s University and an LL.B. with Great Distinction from the Faculty of Law at McGill University.

Bryce C. Douglas joined Manitou in 2013 and is an Investment Counsellor Client Relationship Manager. Bryce works with clients to customize portfolios that reflect their overall return objectives, cash flow needs, and risk tolerance levels.  He has been in financial services for more than 30 years in both New York and Toronto.

Prior to joining Manitou he was a partner at Genuity Capital Markets where he helped establish the New York office and build the US sales and trading operation. Prior to that, he held several roles at TD Newcrest, the last of which was Managing Director in institutional equities. Bryce attended McGill University, studying economics and has held several securities licenses, including the US Series 24, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 63, and holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation as well as the Partners, Directors and Officers in Canada.

Bryce has served on the Board of various private and charitable organizations and is presently a Lakefield College School Foundation trustee.

Mark Gaskin joined Manitou in 2009 and serves as President and Chairman, in addition to supporting the firm’s research and portfolio management activities.

Mark co-founded Cranston, Gaskin, O’Reilly & Vernon Investment Counsel in 1995 and retired in July 2008. Prior to working at CGOV, Mark spent approximately five years as a partner and Vice-President of Beutel, Goodman & Company.

Mark is a graduate of the University of Toronto where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree and holds the Chartered Investment Management (CIM) designation. He has been a board member and trustee of several charitable organizations and private companies including Branksome Hall, The Appleby College Foundation, Appleby College (Governor Emeritus), the Canadian Diabetes Association, Consolidated Energy Solutions and Canadian General Tower Limited.

Van-Khanh Nguyen joined Manitou in 2012. Van-Khanh supports the research team as an Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager.

Prior to joining Manitou, Van-Khanh spent three years as a Research Analyst at Bonavista Asset Management covering North American equities.

Van-Khanh spent five years at AIC Investment Services, where she held Analyst and Portfolio Management positions on international equity mandates. Van-Khanh graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, followed by an MBA from the Rotman School at the University of Toronto. Van-Khanh is a CFA charterholder.

Dan Leslie is the General Manager of Triton Assets Limited, a Semi Trailer Rental & Leasing company. Prior to purchasing Triton in 2019, Dan was Senior Vice President & Deputy Head of Commercial Banking at HSBC Bank Canada.

Dan joined HSBC in September 2014 after 19 years in Commercial and Corporate Banking at TD Bank. Dan has served on several not-for-profit boards including Chair of the Audit Committee and member of the Board of Directors of Harbourfront Centre and Chair of the Canada East Chapter of the Young Presidents Organization.

Dan holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Guelph University.

Daniel Lung joined Manitou in 2018. He began his career as the Lead Trader within the Operations group where he managed execution and settlement across mandates. In 2022, he joined the Investment Research team first as a Research Associate and as of 2024 as an Investment Analyst.

Daniel graduated from McMaster University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Daniel is a CFA charterholder.

Alanna Marshall joined Manitou in 2016 as Director of Investment Management and Research and currently serves as Manitou’s Chief Investment Officer. Alanna’s primary responsibilities are leading Manitou’s Research and Portfolio Management Activities, and serving as a member of Manitou’s Executive Team.

Prior to joining Manitou, Alanna spent 20 years at Sprucegrove Investment Management serving in a variety of roles of increasing responsibility; most recently as Director of Research and Portfolio Manager.

Alanna graduated from the University of Western Ontario with an Honours Bachelor of Arts, followed by an MBA (Finance) from Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona. Alanna is a CFA charterholder.

James Meadows joined Manitou in 2015 and is Manitou’s Chief Operations Officer overseeing all facets of operations including client administration, trading, fund accounting and systems management. James is also a member of Manitou’s Executive Team.

He began his career at Ernst & Young LLP in 1996 and qualified as a Chartered Professional Accountant, CA in 1999. He spent 8 years at Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. where he focused on operations, compliance and fund accounting including serving as Vice President, responsible for the Canadian operations.

James spent 4 years at AGF Investment Inc. as Vice President of Investment Administration conducting investment management analytics, quality assurance and best practices. James received his Honours Business Administration degree from the Richard Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario.

Kathy Moodie joined Manitou in 2001 and is Manager of Client Service and Administration. Kathy also assists clients with all administrative matters relating to their accounts as well as preparing detailed financial projections based on varying and changing variables and circumstances.

Prior to Manitou, she was manager of sales at Maxxum Financial Corporation. A graduate of Queen’s University with a degree in mathematics and economics, Kathy is also a Certified Financial Planner and has obtained the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) and Personal Financial Planner designations.

Dale O’Connor joined Manitou in 2022 and serves as Controller and Chief Compliance Officer.

Prior to joining Manitou, Dale spent over 14 years working for several investment management firms in a similar capacity. Before entering the investment management industry, Dale spent almost ten years working in the audit and corporate finance groups for several international accounting firms.

Dale earned a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University, an MBA from Wilfred Laurier University and is a CPA, CA and a CFA charterholder.

Deborah O’Reilly is Manitou’s Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary, member of the firm’s Executive Team and Board. Deborah is also an Associate Investment Counsellor working with clients to customize portfolios that reflect both their return objectives and risk tolerance levels.

Before joining Manitou in 2001, Deborah served as Chief Financial Officer of Financial Concepts Group and Chief Operating Officer of 20/20 Funds. Deborah is a CPA, CA and a graduate of the University of Toronto.

Linda Pinheiro joined Manitou in 2013 and serves as Manager of Client Services and Administration. She is a key member of Manitou’s client service team, coordinating all forms of client reporting—from written quarterly reviews to our website.

Prior to joining Manitou, Linda ran the office of a professional services practice. She is a graduate of Ryerson University, holding a Bachelor of Technology in Architectural Science, Project Management.

John Platt joined Manitou in 2016 and serves as an Investment Counsellor and a member of the Portfolio Management team on the Manitou Total Return Yield Fund. Additionally, John plays a key role of liaising and coordinating Manitou’s Investment Management functions with those the client service and marketing functions.

Prior to joining Manitou he was a principal at HighView Financial Group for eight years and prior to that John held a senior management position in BMO Nesbitt Burns’ Private Client Group.

John is a graduate of the University of Toronto and Dalhousie University and holds the Chartered Investment Management (CIM) designation. John has been active in his community serving as a Board member and Trustee of the Oakville Hospital Foundation, the Oakville Community Foundation, Appleby College and Lighthouse For Grieving Children. He currently serves as Chair of the Board of the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education.

Sarah Ray joined Manitou in September 2021 as a Client Administrator after having completed an Internship at Manitou during the summer.

Prior to joining Manitou, Sarah worked supporting the Operations and Marketing team in the e-commerce retail industry and has spent the last year volunteering as a Remote Foster Administrator at the Toronto Humane Society.

Sarah graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen’s University in 2016 and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Sport & Event Marketing in 2019.

Talia Rovinski joined Manitou in 2005 and serves as an Investment Counsellor. Talia works with clients to customize portfolios that reflect their overall return objectives, cash flow needs, and risk tolerance levels.

Prior to Manitou, Talia spent a number of years at TD Bank, the last seven of which were at TD Private Investment Counsel. She holds a First Class Honours Bachelor Science Degree in Psychology from McGill University and an MBA from York University.

Talia has completed the Canadian Securities Course and holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation. Talia is currently a board member of The Toronto Jewish Film Foundation.

Nate Salzman joined Manitou in 2018 and is an Investment Counsellor, Investment Analyst (alternatives) and a member of the Portfolio Management team on the Manitou Total Return Yield Fund.

Prior to his current role Nate was a Research Associate, later being promoted to Investment Analyst in 2021. Nate earned his Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen’s University and is a CFA charterholder.

Steve Scotchmer is a co-founder and Lead Director of Manitou and since its inception has been an ex-officio member of our Research Group essentially acting as Manitou’s Oracle of Oakville ‘professor-in-residence’.

Steve obtained an Engineering degree from Queen’s University, and has extensive experience as a business executive, owner-operator, and investor. From 1982 to 1987, he served as President of Bay Mills Ltd., a former TSX-listed company that was sold in 1987.

Steve has served on the Boards of such publicly traded companies as Cognos, Gennum Corporation, Constellation Software Inc. and Topicus Inc.

Lakshman Selvarajah joined Manitou in 2022 as a member of our operations team and head trader.

Prior to joining Manitou, he spent 2 years at Sprucegrove Investment Management focusing on operations, performance and analytics and trading. He also served as Manager of Investment Reporting. Prior to Sprucegrove Lakshman was Manager of Performance and Analytics and an equity trader at Burgundy Asset Management.

Lakshman graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He holds a Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) and is a CFA charterholder.

Pravin Subramanian joined Manitou in 2018 as an Investment Analyst after having completed an internship at Manitou during the summer of 2017.

Pravin graduated from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani-Dubai with a Bachelor of Engineering degree in 2011. His work experience includes employment at DCL Engineering first as a Controls Engineer from 2012 to 2014 and then as a Project Engineer from 2014 to 2016.

Pravin completed an MBA from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto in 2018. Pravin is a candidate for Level 3 CFA.

Samantha Weins joined Manitou in August 2023 as a Client Administrator.

Prior to joining the firm, Samantha graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce at the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University and worked as an Administrative Assistant at CIBC Wood Gundy. Samantha has completed the Canadian Securities Course as well as the Conduct and Practices Handbook Course.

Samantha enjoys being active in her community; she is a volunteer for Easter Seals Ontario and has previously joined her school community in raising money for the Hospital for Sick Children.

Sean Yuile joined Manitou in 2005 as an Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager for North American equities. He left the firm in late 2014 to join Cumberland Private Wealth, where he was a Portfolio Manager, conducting research on Canadian and select US equities. He rejoined Manitou in 2019 as an Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager. Additionally, Sean serves as a direct liaison to a number of Manitou’s existing and prospective institutional clients

Prior to Manitou, Sean spent nine years at TD Private Investment Counsel as a Senior Portfolio Manager.

Sean earned a Bachelor degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Western Ontario and is a CFA charterholder.