Cameron Vernest

Cameron Vernest serves as Managing Partner and Co-Head at Spearhead Corp Dev since February 2020, where the firm acts as a tech-driven buy-side advisor to top consolidators and private equity firms. Concurrently, Cameron holds multiple roles at FirePower Capital, including Partner and Associate Partner in Origination & Partnerships, and previously led as Head of Origination & Partnerships. As a Founding Member of Pavilion since December 2018, Cameron contributes to a network that fosters professional growth among senior commercial leaders. Prior significant roles include Vice President of Global Sales & Partnerships at TradeGecko, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Shopify, and various leadership positions at BlackBerry. Cameron's academic background includes an MBA in Finance & Accounting from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Guelph, alongside CMA and CPA certifications.