Christopher Schmied

Christopher Schmied is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in private equity and investment banking. Currently serving as Principal in Direct Private Equity at CPP Investments since November 2015, Christopher has held various positions within the same department, progressing from Analyst to Senior Associate. Prior experience includes a role as an Analyst at UBS Investment Bank and a summer internship at Canaccord Genuity Inc. Christopher also contributed to leadership initiatives as the Leadership Development Commissioner for the University Students' Council at The University of Western Ontario and served as a Teaching Assistant for Finance at the Richard Ivey School of Business. Christopher holds an Honors Business Administration degree from Ivey Business School at Western University and a Bachelor of Medical Science degree from Western University. Early education was completed at Philip Pocock Catholic Secondary School.