Toronto-based human resources consulting fimr Morneau Shepell on Tuesday announce that Zev Frishman has joined the group as chief investment officer with Morneau Shepell Asset and Risk & Management Ltd.
Frishman served as executive vice president and chief investment officer with Open Access Ltd. Additionally, he was a member of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan investment team for 18 years.
Frishman has been involved in all aspects of fund management — development of policies, strategic and tactical asset mix, risk management, selection of external managers, as well as internal management of global equity and overlay of derivative portfolios. He is a regular conference speaker on a variety of investment management topics and wrote several articles for business and investment publications. He has also received the 2010 Benefits Canada award for outstanding achievement and is on the 2010 list of “Top 25 Most Influential Plan Sponsors.”
“We are delighted to have Zev join our growing Asset and Risk Management team,” says Robert Boston, managing partner, Morneau Shepell Asset and Risk & Management Ltd., in statement. “He brings a wealth of experience, expertise and guidance that will only continue to grow Morneau Shepell’s fund management practice.”
Frishman holds a B.A. in Economics and Statistics (Cum Laude), a M.Sc. in Economics, and has completed PhD comprehensive exams in finance. He is a graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors. He is also currently a member of the Brandes Institute Advisory Board and the Canadian Investment Review Advisory Board. He also serves as a board member and treasurer of a not-for-profit organization.