Thierry Bedard is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in investment management, particularly in infrastructure and natural resources. Currently serving as a Board Member at Koru since January 2024, Thierry has been a Managing Director at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan from September 2001, overseeing private investments in agriculture and timberland. This role includes developing investment strategies, executing transactions, and managing assets, alongside representing OTPP on various boards. Thierry's career also includes portfolio management roles focusing on commodities and tactical asset allocation, as well as contributing to asset-liability modeling during earlier positions. Additionally, Thierry holds several board positions across multiple organizations, reflecting strong leadership in the industry. Educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Mathematics from the University of Ottawa and a Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science from Université Laval.