Andrew Spence is a seasoned professional in investment policy, risk management, and fund design, currently serving as a Senior Adviser at Validus Risk Management since November 2023 and as CEO of Spence Strategic Consulting Group Inc. since January 2019. Previous roles include Advisor on Risk Management Strategies at Ninepoint Partners, Head of Liquid Alternatives at Scotiabank, Managing Director of Risk Management at OMERS, Head of Research for Global Rates & FX at TD Securities, and Vice President of Asset Mix & Risk at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. Andrew holds a Master of Philosophy in Economics from the University of Bath and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Alberta.