Mawer Investment Management
Chris Silvestre, CPA, CFA, is an experienced finance professional currently serving as an Equity Analyst for U.S. Equities at Mawer Investment Management since May 2021, focusing on a portfolio of $9 billion. Previously, Chris was an Equity Analyst at Veritas Investment Research, specializing in Technology and Special Situations from October 2018 to April 2021, earning recognition for producing thorough investment research. Prior experience includes holding the position of Director of Strategy at spark from November 2013 to October 2018, where a successful transition to medium-sized clients occurred, along with the expansion of product offerings. Chris also co-founded Commission Pitch, a web application for real estate connections sold to a California investor, and worked on a fintech startup, Loans for Less, leading to seed funding acquisition. Earlier in the career, Chris served as an Equity Research Associate at Veritas Investment Research, focusing on diverse industries including gaming and media. Chris holds a BBA in Finance and Accounting from the Schulich School of Business, York University.
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Mawer Investment Management
Founded in 1974, Mawer Investment Management Ltd. (pronounced "more") is a privately owned, independent investment firm, managing approximately $90.4 billion in assets for institutional and individual investors across all major investment strategies. We employ over 250 people in Canada, the U.S., and Singapore. For over 50 years, we have provided investment management for our clients using our “boring” investment approach. This approach has helped our clients safely and profitably navigate the investing landscape over many economic cycles. Our mission is to be our clients’ most trusted investment manager by delivering long-term investment excellence, building strong client partnerships, and making a commitment to do the right thing—always. We are dedicated to investing in our people and our communities. This commitment has earned us recognition as a top employer, including being named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2025), Alberta Top Employers (2024), and Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers (2024).