Akash Bagaria

Akash Bagaria is an experienced investment professional currently serving as an Investment Manager at the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO), where responsibilities include analyzing financial and portfolio data for impact assets and investee companies. Prior to this role, Akash held positions as Assistant Vice President for Sustainable and Impact Investments at Blend Financial Services and Assistant Vice President for ESG Investments at Social Investment Managers & Advisors (SIMA Funds), focusing on impactful financing and stakeholder relationships. Previous experience includes a Senior Analyst role at The D. E. Shaw Group and Corporate Credit and Portfolio Manager at NatWest Group, where significant contributions included proactive risk management and process automation. Akash began a career at PwC specializing in international taxation and transfer pricing. Educational qualifications comprise a Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and ongoing professional development with CPA Canada and the CFA Institute.