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Sebastian is Founder and Partner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, where he is responsible for ensuring that the investment philosophy, process and disciplines at Van Berkom are properly implemented, resourced and incented. J. Sebastian is a member of the Executive Management Committee and a shareholder.

Prior to founding Van Berkom and Associates Inc. in 1991, J. Sebastian started his investment career at the Bell Canada Pension Fund (1971-1979).  He became a Partner of LRM Investment Management (1979-1984). He co-founded Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc. (1984-1991).

Sebastian holds a B.Comm. from Concordia University (1970) and received an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree (honoris causa) from Concordia University (2017). In 2024, he was appointed as an Officer of the Ordre de Montréal.

In March 2025, JSVB Investments Inc. (JSVB), J. Sebastian van Berkom’s Holding Company, signed a Memorandum of Agreement with McGill University to launch the Van Berkom Small Cap Investment Management Initiative. JSVB and the Morris and Rosalind Goodman Family Foundation (Goodman) are equal partners in this endeavor and wish to support the Desautels Faculty of Management in this Initiative.

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Mathieu is Partner, President and Senior Portfolio Manager, U.S. Small Cap Equities, where he is responsible for all the investment decisions related to this product and for the management of the U.S. Equity Team, and for conducting research on a broad spectrum of the U.S. small-cap equity market. Mathieu is a member of the Executive Management Committee, a member of the Board of Directors and a significant shareholder of Van Berkom.

In 2007, he was promoted to the position of Senior Portfolio Manager for Van Berkom U.S. Small-Cap Equities, and prior to that, he was part of the U.S. Small-Cap Equity Team since joining the company in 2000. He became President of Van Berkom and Associates Inc. in 2021.

Mathieu is a CFA Charterholder (2003) and holds a M.Sc., Finance from HEC Montreal (2001).

Patrick is Partner and Chief Operating Officer. He oversees all operational aspects of the firm and plays an active role in its development, particularly in establishing foreign distribution channels and networks. Patrick is a member of Van Berkom’s Executive Management Committee and ESG Committee. He has also served on the board of directors of the Association des Femmes en Finances du Québec since 2023.

Before joining Van Berkom, Patrick worked as Executive Vice President for Optimum Management (2009-2021), a division of the Optimum Group, which owns four operating companies, including Optimum Investment Management. Prior to that, he was Vice President, Eastern Canada, at Standard Life Investments (2000-2009).

Patrick is a CFA charterholder and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics (Actuarial Science) and a Master’s degree in Economics (Finance) from the University of Montreal.

Owen is Partner and Senior Portfolio Manager for the U.S. Small-Mid Cap Strategy at Van Berkom. He is responsible for all investment decisions related to this product, the management of the U.S. Small-Mid Cap Strategy Team, and for the research on a broad spectrum of the U.S. small-cap and mid-cap equity markets. Owen is a member of the Executive Management Committee.

Before that role, Owen was a Portfolio Manager for our U.S. Small Cap Equities. Prior to joining Van Berkom in 2009, Owen worked as a buy-side and sell-side Investment Analyst for Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Asset Management and, most recently, as Vice-President, Global Equities at Natcan Investment Management Inc.

Owen holds a MPhil, International Relations from the University of Oxford (1997).

Gabriel is Partner and Senior Portfolio Manager, leading the Canadian small-cap equity team since January 2021, with responsibility for all the investment decisions related to this product and its team and conducting fundamental research on a broad spectrum of the Canadian small-cap market. Gabriel is a member of the Executive Management Committee.

Previously, he was respectively Partner, Portfolio Manager for the Canadian Small Cap Equities at Van Berkom and Partner and Senior Analyst for the Canadian Small Cap Equities. Prior to joining Van Berkom in 2011, Gabriel was an Analyst, Canadian Equities at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (“CMHC”) Investments and Pension Fund Division (2008-2011). Before that role, he was a Senior Associate at Deloitte’s Assurance & Advisory Practice in Ottawa (2005-2008).

Gabriel holds a Bachelor of Commerce (summa cum laude) from the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa (2005). He is a Chartered Accountant (2008) and CFA Charterholder (2009). Gabriel also currently serves on the Board of the Cercle de finance et placement du Québec, having previously served as its President. Between 2014 and 2021, he was the recipient of the Brendan Wood International Top Gun award (Platinum Class).

Zhuo is Partner and Senior Portfolio Manager of the Van Berkom Global Small Cap Strategy and the International Small Cap Strategy, where he is responsible for all the investment decisions related to these products and for the management of the Global Team, and for conducting research on a broad spectrum of the global small-cap equity market.

Zhuo joined VB in 2012 as an Analyst, focused on Asia Small Cap Equities. In 2017, he was promoted to Partner, Senior Analyst, U.S. Small and Mid Cap Strategy where he was responsible for conducting fundamental research on U.S. small-cap and mid-cap stocks. In 2021, Zhuo became a Senior Portfolio Manager and launched the Global Small Cap Strategy (2022) and the International Small Cap Strategy (2024) at Van Berkom.

Prior to joining Van Berkom , Zhuo also worked at Rothschild & Sons Canada Ltée in M&A/Restructuring Advisory (2010-2012).

Zhuo graduated as Calvin Potter Fellow from Concordia’s John Molson School of Business. He is a CFA Charterholder and a member of our Executive Management Committee.

Mathieu is Partner, President and Senior Portfolio Manager, U.S. Small Cap Equities, where he is responsible for all the investment decisions related to this product and for the management of the U.S. Equity Team, and for conducting research on a broad spectrum of the U.S. small-cap equity market. Mathieu is a member of the Executive Management Committee, a member of the Board of Directors and a significant shareholder of Van Berkom.

He became President of Van Berkom and Associates Inc. in 2021. In 2007, he was promoted to the position of Senior Portfolio Manager for Van Berkom U.S. Small-Cap Equities, and prior to that, he was part of the U.S. Small-Cap Equity Team since joining the company in 2000.

Mathieu is a CFA Charterholder (2003) and holds a M.Sc., Finance from HEC Montreal (2001).

Owen is Partner, Senior Portfolio Manager for the U.S. Small-Mid Cap Strategy at Van Berkom. He is responsible for all investment decisions related to this product, the management of the U.S. Small-Mid Cap Strategy Team, and for the research on a broad spectrum of the U.S. small-cap and mid-cap equity markets. Owen is a member of the Executive Management Committee.

Before that role, Owen was a Portfolio Manager for our U.S. Small-Cap Equities. Prior to joining Van Berkom in 2009, Owen worked as a buy-side and sell-side Investment Analyst for Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Asset Management and, most recently, as Vice-President, Global Equities at Natcan Investment Management Inc.

Owen holds a MPhil, International Relations from the University of Oxford (1997).

Gabriel is Partner and Senior Portfolio Manager, leading the Canadian small-cap equity team since January 1st 2021, with responsibility for all the investment decisions related to this product and its team and conducting fundamental research on a broad spectrum of the Canadian small-cap market. Gabriel is a member of the Executive Management Committee.

Previously, he was respectively Partner, Portfolio Manager for the Canadian Small Cap Equities at Van Berkom and Partner and Senior Analyst for the Canadian Small Cap Equities. Prior to joining Van Berkom in 2011, Gabriel was an Analyst, Canadian Equities at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (“CMHC”) Investments and Pension Fund Division (2008-2011). Before that role, he was a Senior Associate at Deloitte’s Assurance & Advisory Practice in Ottawa (2005-2008).

Gabriel holds a Bachelor of Commerce (summa cum laude) from the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa (2005). He is a Chartered Accountant (2008) and CFA Charterholder (2009). Gabriel also currently serves on the Board of the Cercle de finance et placement du Québec, having previously served as its President. Between 2014 and 2021, he was the recipient of the Brendan Wood International Top Gun award (Platinum Class).

Zhuo is Partner and Senior Portfolio Manager of the Van Berkom Global Small Cap Strategy and the International Small Cap Strategy, where he is responsible for all the investment decisions related to these products and for the management of the Global Team, and for conducting research on a broad spectrum of the global small-cap equity market.

Zhuo joined VB in 2012 as an Analyst, focused on Asia Small Cap Equities. In 2017, he was promoted to Partner, Senior Analyst, U.S. Small and Mid Cap Strategy where he was responsible for conducting fundamental research on U.S. small-cap and mid-cap stocks. In 2021, Zhuo became a Senior Portfolio Manager and launched the Global Small Cap Strategy (2022) and the International Small Cap Strategy (2024) at Van Berkom.

Prior to joining Van Berkom , Zhuo also worked at Rothschild & Sons Canada Ltée in M&A/Restructuring Advisory (2010-2012).

Zhuo graduated as Calvin Potter Fellow from Concordia’s John Molson School of Business. He is a CFA Charterholder and a member of our Executive Management Committee.

Ammar is responsible for conducting fundamental research on a broad spectrum of U.S. small-cap stocks. Prior to joining Van Berkom in 2009, he worked as an Equity Analyst at Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc. in Montreal (2007-2009). He has also worked in the Investment Banking (2005-2007) and Credit Rating industries (2004-2005).

Ammar holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University.

Julien was promoted to this position in January 2022.  He joined Van Berkom in May 2015 as a Research Intern. In July 2016, he was promoted to Research Analyst, U.S. and Canadian Small Cap Equities. In December 2017, he was promoted to Research Analyst, U.S. Small Cap Equities.  In March 2019, he was promoted to Analyst, U.S. Small Cap Equities. He is responsible for conducting fundamental research on a broad spectrum of the U.S. small cap equity market. Julien holds a Master of Science (“MSc”) in Finance from the HEC Montréal School of Management at the University of Montréal. Prior to joining Van Berkom, he was an Analyst for the “Standard Life – HEC Montréal” student investment fund (2014-2015). He is a CFA Charterholder (2020).

Vlad Dumitru is Trader and was promoted to this position in January 2022. He joined Van Berkom in August 2020 as Junior Trader. He is responsible for executing Canadian, U.S. and Global equity transactions, as well as providing market intelligence to our portfolio managers. Vlad is also assisting in the development and implementation of new trading tools.

Prior to joining Van Berkom, Vlad was a Trading Analyst as well as a Portfolio Administrator at PSP Investments (2018-2020). Vlad holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Major in Finance) and (Minor in Data Intelligence) from Concordia University (2019).

Melissa joined Van Berkom in 2022 and is responsible for conducting fundamental research across sectors and geographies with an emphasis on the EAFE region.

Prior to joining Van Berkom, Melissa was a Principal at Sagard Holdings, where she played a key role in the due diligence, execution, and portfolio management of several private market FinTech investments. She held several Board Observer roles during her time at Sagard. In addition, she supported M&A activity and other corporate development initiatives.

Prior to Sagard, Melissa worked in equity research at CDPQ, focusing her time on Financial Services investments on a global basis. While at CDPQ, she spent 6 months in London working with the Direct Private Equity team on European investments. Melissa was also an Analyst at Montrusco Bolton, for the Global Equity and Canadian Small Cap funds. She started her career at BCA Research conducting macroeconomic research for Fixed Income investment strategies.

Melissa graduated with Honours and as a Calvin Potter Fellow from the John Molson School of Business, receiving a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance with a Minor in Economics. She is a CFA Charterholder.

Since 2022, Melissa is a Board Member of Credit Canada Debt Solutions, a financial literacy and debt management not-for-profit based in Ontario.

Charles-Antoine joined Van Berkom in May 2023 for an Internship and was promoted to full time Analyst in August 2024. He is responsible for conducting fundamental research across sectors and geographies with an emphasis on the EAFE region.

Prior to joining Van Berkom, he interned at Tonus Capital and Fiera Capital. Charles-Antoine graduated as a Stephen A. Jarislowsky Fellow at the John Molson School of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance. During his studies, he was a member of the Van Berkom Investment Management Program (class of 2023) as well as the Sustainable Investing Practicum (class of 2023).

Karim joined Van Berkom in 2022 and is responsible for conducting fundamental research across sectors and geographies with an emphasis on the EAFE region.

Karim joined Van Berkom from CDPQ where he was a Director in the Global Financial Services team. He led numerous equity investments, where he conducted in-depth fundamental research on a global basis. In addition to his primary responsibilities, he played a key role in establishing the investment strategy for the Financial Services sector across various global equity mandates. He also collaborated with teams in the Private Equity, Private Debt and Capital Solutions asset classes in the due diligence of complex transactions in the life, P&C, specialty insurance, and insurtech sectors.

Prior to CDPQ, Karim was a Senior Investment Officer at the CN Pension Fund where he covered various sectors. He also established and executed an options strategy for the Canadian portfolio. Before joining the CN Pension Fund, Karim was a Management Consultant with Bain & Company, based in their Dubai office, where he advised senior executives in different sectors and for mandates related to strategy, operations, and management systems. Prior to that, Karim held various junior roles in buy-side firms.

Karim graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce with a Major in Finance from the John Molson School of Business, a Master of Science in Finance (First Class Honours) from the University of Reading’s ICMA Centre (United Kingdom), and an MBA from INSEAD (France and Singapore). He is a CFA Charterholder and he earned a Certificate in ESG Investing from the CFA Institute in June 2024.

Alex was promoted to this position in January 2022.  He joined Van Berkom in May 2014 as a Research Intern. In May 2015, he was promoted to Research Analyst, U.S. and Canadian Small Cap Equities, and in December 2017, he was promoted to Research Analyst, U.S. Small Cap Equities. In March 2019, he was promoted to Analyst, U.S. Small Cap Equities. He is responsible for conducting fundamental research on a broad spectrum of the U.S. small cap equity market. Prior to joining Van Berkom, Alex worked at CIBC World Markets as a Junior Research Associate.  He is also a graduate of the John Molson School of Business (“JMSB”) at Concordia University, where he is a Calvin Potter Fellow.

Philip joined Van Berkom in March 2020. He is responsible for managing our trading department and to ensure that our firm becomes a true market leader in terms of best trading practices and the quality of its trading execution for all of its investment strategies.

Prior to joining Van Berkom, Philip was Senior Equity Trader at Fiera Capital Corporation (2012-2020). Previously, he was Equity Trader at Natcan Investment Management (2008-2012). Philip holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours in Finance) from Concordia University. Between 2017 and 2021, he was the recipient of the Brendan Wood International Top Gun award.

Balal joined Van Berkom in August 2021 as a Research Intern on the Canadian team and was promoted to Analyst in January 2023. He is responsible for conducting fundamental research across a broad spectrum of the Canadian small-cap equity market.

Prior to joining Van Berkom, he interned at EdgePoint Wealth Management in Toronto.

Balal graduated as a Stephen A. Jarislowsky Fellow at the John Molson School of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance. During his studies, he was a member of the Van Berkom Investment Management Program (Class of 2021) as well as the Sustainable Investing Practicum (Class of 2021).

Maxime joined Van Berkom in September 2020. He is responsible for conducting fundamental research on specific sectors of the Canadian equity market. Prior to joining us, Maxime was Senior Equity Analyst at Allard, Allard & Associés (2009-2020). Previously, he was Senior Adviser at KPMG LLP (2007-2009). Maxime holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) (2005) and a MSc (Finance) (2007), both from the University of Sherbrooke. He is a CPA, CGA (2009), CFA Charterholder (2010) and a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) (2011).

Alexander joined Van Berkom in 2022 as an Analyst on the firm’s Global and International Small Cap Equity team. He is responsible for conducting in-depth fundamental research across sectors and geographies, with a particular focus on the EAFE region, to identify high-quality companies with the potential to deliver long-term value for investors.

Prior to joining Van Berkom, Alexander was an Equity Research Associate covering the Canadian consumer sector at Stifel Financial, where he specialized in company analysis and financial modelling. He also gained investment experience in the pension and private equity sectors, developing a broad understanding of financial markets and business fundamentals.

His research focuses primarily on the consumer, healthcare, industrial, technology, and materials sectors. He also plays an active role in advancing Van Berkom’s ESG framework, contributing to the integration of environmental, social and governance factors into the firm’s investment process.

Driven by intellectual curiosity, Alexander particularly enjoys engaging with company management teams, entrepreneurs and industry experts to better understand the long-term drivers of business success. He is also actively involved in the Van Berkom Investment Management Program at McGill University, where he mentors and shares his experience with students pursuing careers in investment management.

Alexander holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and an MBA from the Goodman Institute of Investment Management at John Molson School of Business. He is also a CFA Charterholder.

Languages: English, French, Italian

Areas of expertise: Fundamental equity research, financial modelling, sustainable investing (ESG), company valuation, global and international small-cap equities.

Speaking topics: Equity investing, fundamental research, ESG integration, corporate governance, company valuation.

Available for: Media interviews, conferences, podcasts and panel discussions.

Maxime joined Van Berkom in 2025 and is responsible for conducting fundamental research on a broad range of businesses within the U.S. small cap equity market. Prior to joining us, he was a Research Associate on the Global Equities team at Jarislowsky Fraser, applying research efforts primarily toward the U.S., European and Japanese large cap equity markets.

Maxime holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) from Bishop’s University and is a CFA Charterholder.

François joined Van Berkom in December 2019. He is responsible for conducting fundamental research on specific sectors of the Canadian equity market. Prior to joining us, François was Senior Analyst at Allard Allard & Associés (2016-2019). Previously, he was Equity Analyst at Duncan Ross Associates (2012-2016). François holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from Concordia University – John Molson Business School (2008). He is a CFA Charterholder (2012) and he is a Chartered Business Valuator (CICBV) (2016).

Patrick is a Partner and Chief Operating Officer. He oversees all operational aspects of the firm and plays an active role in its development, particularly in establishing foreign distribution channels and networks. Patrick is a member of Van Berkom’s executive committee and ESG committee. He has also served on the board of directors of the Association des Femmes en Finances du Québec since 2023.

Before joining Van Berkom, Patrick worked as Executive Vice President for Optimum Management (2009-2021), a division of the Optimum Group, which owns four operating companies, including Optimum Investment Management. Prior to that, he was Vice President, Eastern Canada, at Standard Life Investments (2000-2009).

Patrick is a CFA charterholder and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics (Actuarial Science) and a Master’s degree in Economics (Finance) from the University of Montreal.

Kim joined Van Berkom in September 2013 as Manager, Accounting and Administration and was promoted to Controller in January 2018 and to Director, Finance and Administration in January 2020. Since January 2021, she has been our Head of Finance & Human Resources. She is responsible for the production of financial statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and human resources.

Before joining Van Berkom, Kim worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers (“PWC”) as Accounting Technician (1999-2003). From 2003 to 2005, she worked at Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton and from 2005 to 2007, she worked at SNC Lavalin as an Accountant, Investment Division. She returned to PWC in 2007 as Senior Associate, where she worked until 2013. Kim obtained her CGA in 2010.

Andy is Partner and Head of Global Business Development at Van Berkom, where he leads the firm’s growth initiatives across Canada and international markets. He works closely with institutional investors, consultants and distribution partners to build long-term relationships while helping communicate the firm’s investment philosophy and capabilities.

Before joining Van Berkom in 2022, Andy held key positions across the pension, actuarial and financial services industries, including Mercer, Optimum Financial Group and Industrial Alliance. Throughout his career, he has led strategic growth initiatives, digital transformation projects and new service development, combining technical expertise with a strong business perspective.

Committed to advancing the industry, Andy is actively involved in several professional organizations. He sits on the board of director and on the executive committee of the Retirement and Benefits Association of Quebec (ARASQ). He also sits on the National Conference Planning Committee of the Association of Canadian Pension Management (ACPM) and mentors emerging professionals through the Quebec Women in Finance Association (AFFQ), a professional association promoting women in the financial industry.

Outside of work, Andy draws much of his energy from sport and lifelong learning. A former national swimmer in Mauritius, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and passionate surfer, he brings the same discipline, resilience and curiosity to his professional life that have shaped his personal journey.

Andy holds a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science from the Université de Montréal and an MBA from HEC Montréal. He is a Fellow of both the Society of Actuaries (F.S.A.) and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (F.C.I.A.) and holds the CFA Institute Sustainable Investing Certificate and the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) certificate from the Canadian Securities Institute.

Languages: French, English, Creole

Areas of expertise: Institutional asset management, pension plans, sustainable investing, business development, financial education, international business development.

Speaking topics: Market trends, small cap equities, institutional investing, Van Berkom’s investment philosophy and process, sustainable investing.

Available for: Media interviews, conferences, podcasts, panel discussions and event moderation.

Pamela joined Van Berkom in April 2002 as Portfolio Administrator, after having worked as Portfolio Administrator at TD Asset Management Inc. – Private Asset Management since 1989. Between 1983 and 1989, she had worked at Calvin Bullock Ltd. She was promoted to Director, Portfolio Administration , in 2019 and has been our Senior Director, Portfolio Administration since 2022.

Pamela obtained her Canadian Securities Course Certificate in 1997.

Member of the Quebec Bar, Louis-Philippe joined Van Berkom in April 2017 as Legal Compliance Officer. In January 2020, he was promoted to Manager, Legal Compliance, and since June 2021, he has been our Chief Compliance Officer and Legal Counsel. He is responsible for maintaining compliance manuals subject to the Autorité des marchés financiers, Québec (“AMF”), the Securities and Exchange Commission in the U.S. (“SEC”), and the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong (“SFC”). He is responsible for maintaining compliance policies and procedures and undertaking the necessary tests to ensure VBA’s compliance with regulatory agencies.

Prior to joining VBA, Louis-Philippe was General Manager, Corporate Trust Services with Computershare Trust Company of Canada (2014-2016), where he also served as Manager, Corporate Trust Services (2010-2014) and Corporate Trust Officer (2001-2010). Prior to 2001, he was a lawyer with the legal firm Bouchart d’Orval Cadrin S.E.N.C. (2000-2001).

Marie-Ève joined Van Berkom in August 2022 as Senior Director, Operational Efficiency and Risk Management, with 20 years of experience, including 13 years in a similar position for another asset manager. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Science from Université du Québec à Montréal and a Master’s degree in Environment Management from Université de Sherbrooke.

She also holds a Sustainable Investment Professional Certification (SIPC) from the John Molson School of Business and is a CFA Charterholder since 2011.

Joseph Brunetta joined Van Berkom in July 2017 as Systems and Network Administrator, was promoted to Senior Systems and Network Administrator, IT in January 2021 and Director of Operations in January 2025. He is responsible for all of Van Berkom’s IT and communications infrastructure, as well as overseeing and coordinating our third-party IT service providers.

Prior to joining Van Berkom, Joseph worked at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg as Network Administrator.

Leslie joined Van Berkom in 2026 as Director, Marketing & Communications. She leads the firm’s marketing and communications strategy, helping strengthen its brand, enhance client communications and support business development through clear, consistent and impactful messaging.

With more than ten years of experience in marketing and communications, Leslie has developed a distinctive 360-degree perspective by working across brand strategy, corporate communications, visual identity, graphic design and content creation. Before joining Van Berkom, she led communications and marketing initiatives in the finance, technology, cybersecurity and construction sectors, while also advising clients as an independent communications and branding consultant.

What Leslie enjoys most is bringing ideas to life. She believes the strongest brands are built through consistency at every touchpoint, from strategic positioning and messaging to visual identity, events and digital experiences. Equally comfortable defining a brand strategy, refining a visual identity, designing a presentation or crafting compelling content, she combines business insight with creativity to build brands that are both distinctive and authentic. Her background in photography further shapes her attention to detail and visual storytelling, allowing her to approach every project with both a strategic and creative lens.

Outside of work, Leslie’s family is her greatest source of motivation. A former competitive handball player for more than 15 years, she developed the teamwork, resilience and discipline that continue to influence the way she leads projects and collaborates with others. She also enjoys photography, whether capturing landscapes, architecture or authentic portraits, and rarely misses an opportunity to have her camera in hand.

Leslie holds a Master’s degree in Marketing and Communications from INSEEC Business School in Bordeaux (France), with a specialization in Design and Visual Communications from Columbia College Chicago.

Languages: French, English

Areas of expertise: Marketing strategy, corporate communications, brand strategy, visual identity, content strategy, change management.

Speaking topics: Marketing, corporate communications, branding, strategic positioning, brand transformation.

Available for: Media interviews, conferences, podcasts and panel discussions.

Adrianne joined the Van Berkom team in March 2024 as Responsible Investment Analyst. In her role, she supports the investment teams and the internal ESG Committee towards achieving our responsible investment objectives. In particular, she contributes to the assessment of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors of portfolio companies and to corporate engagement activities, as well as monitoring industry’s best practices.

Adrianne holds a master’s degree in Sustainable Finance from Kedge Business School in Paris, as well as a bachelor’s degree in business administration (BBA) from HEC Montréal. During her first year of master’s in finance at HEC, Adrianne served as an analyst for the HEC Montréal BNI Fund, where she helped manage the $6 million fund. During her undergraduate studies, she was Coordinator of Internal Academic Competitions for the HEC Montréal Competitions Committee. She has also completed a few internships in sustainable investment with a major Canadian asset manager.

Aurelia joined Van Berkom in 2017 and has been Coordinator, Marketing & Communications since 2022. She supports the firm’s marketing and communications initiatives, contributing to the production of client-facing materials, digital content and corporate publications while helping ensure consistency across the Van Berkom brand. Her work spans document production, website management, translation and revision, allowing ideas to be communicated with clarity and precision.

Before joining Van Berkom, Aurelia held executive support roles at Aon and the Institut des mines et du pétrole in Montréal, where she developed strong organizational skills and a meticulous attention to detail. She played a key role in the production of Van Berkom’s 2025 ESG Report, a project she considers one of her proudest professional accomplishments.

What distinguishes Aurelia is her genuine love of language. With an academic background in linguistics, literature and Canadian cultural studies, she has a particular appreciation for etymology, thoughtful writing and ideas that are both well-crafted and meaningful. She enjoys refining content until every word serves a purpose, believing that clear communication begins with clear thinking.

Outside of work, Aurelia draws inspiration from people, their enthusiasm, their quiet emotions and the small eccentricities that make each individual unique. She is also a volunteer with the Royal Canadian Army Cadets, where she is committed to supporting the intellectual and emotional development of young people.

Aurelia holds a Master’s degree in Canadian Cultural Studies from the University of Bucharest.

Languages: French, English, Romanian

Areas of expertise: Marketing and communications operations, client communications, document production, corporate publications, translation and editorial review, brand consistency and quality control.

Émile joined Van Berkom in May 2024 as Coordinator, Marketing and Sales. In this role, he helps promote our investment strategies and works closely with clients and consultants to inform them about our firm and products.

Émile graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with honours from the University of Sherbrooke, where he then completed a Certificate in Financial Management.

Ratiba joined Van Berkom in November 2024, as Senior Portfolio Administrator and has been promoted to Team Leader, Portfolio Adminsitration in January 2026. In her role, she oversees portfolio administration activities, manages trade settlements, mentors the other members of the team and ensures the accurate processing of client transactions.

With over 17 years of experience in investment accounting and operations, Ratiba worked at Addenda Capital, Montrusco Bolton, and CN. She holds a Professional Degree in Accounting and Finance, a bachelor’s degree in computer science, and certifications from the Canadian Securities Institute, including the Derivatives Fundamentals Course and the Canadian Securities Course.

Wendy has been part of Van Berkom for more than 30 years, having joined the firm in 1995 during its early years. Over the course of her career, she has held a variety of roles across the organization, giving her a unique understanding of the firm’s operations, culture and long-term evolution.

Her experience has included positions as Executive Administrative Assistant supporting both the Canadian and Asian investment teams, Coordinator of Client Services, and, since 2024, Portfolio Administrator. This broad operational background enables her to contribute with consistency, precision and a strong client-focused mindset.

Known for her reliability, adaptability and deep institutional knowledge, Wendy plays an important role in supporting the firm’s day-to-day operations. Her long-standing commitment reflects both her dedication to clients and colleagues and the collaborative culture that defines Van Berkom.

Wendy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages from Concordia University.

Languages: English, French, Spanish

Areas of expertise: Portfolio administration, investment operations, operational support, client service, administrative coordination.

Vicky joined Van Berkom in May 2023 as IT Analyst, with 18 years of experience in similar positions for Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group and Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP.

Silvia joined Van Berkom in September 2022 as Compliance Analyst, with solid experience in regulatory compliance, having filled a similar position with another Montreal based manager for many years.

Olivia joined Van Berkom in June 2018 as Bookkeeper/Receptionist. She is responsible for helping the controller with accounting tasks (receivables, payables, bank reconciliations, audits and expense reports).

Prior to joining us, she worked as Personal Assistant at Industrial Alliance from July 2017 to March 2018.