OMERS Private Equity manages private equity assets for OMERS, the defined benefit pension plan for municipal employees in Ontario. OMERS holds C$128.6 billion in net assets, and net private equity assets of over C$25.1 billion (as at December 31, 2023). 

OMERS Private Equity has been an active private equity investor for over 20 years and its portfolio currently consists of investments in 20 industry-leading companies headquartered across the U.S., Canada and Europe. Investments are aimed at steady returns to help deliver sustainable, affordable and meaningful pensions to OMERS members.  

For more information, please visit www.omersprivateequity.com

Investment Management

Venture Capital

OMERS Private Equity

Vanessa Melna

Rick Lau

Geoffrey Bird

Logan Matusow

Tyler Craig

Andrew Peel

Chantal Thibault

Christopher Young

Jonathan Mussellwhite

Matt Baird

Brian Polsinello

Scott Hauser

Jeffrey French

Lane McDonald

Simon Jones

The Legal Services team at OMERS Private Equity plays a crucial role in supporting the firm's investment operations by providing expert legal guidance on transactions, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. The team is responsible for negotiating and drafting legal agreements, managing due diligence processes, and ensuring that all investments align with legal standards and obligations. With a focus on risk management and protecting the interests of both OMERS and its stakeholders, this team helps facilitate successful investments while contributing to the overall mission of delivering sustainable pensions.

Legal Services

Leadership Team

Finance and Investment Analysis

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Leadership Team

Finance and Investment Analysis