OFFICERS
VERONICA GAMRACY, CFA, MBA, CIMA, CIPM
PRESIDENT
Veronica has recently retired, having worked as a Portfolio Manager and Investment Advisor with CIBC World Markets and Merrill Lynch International for over 36 years, serving a clientele of affluent individuals, institutions, and corporations. She holds an MBA (McGill) in International and Corporate Finance as well as the CIMA (Certified Investment Management Analyst) designation. She is a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) charterholder as well as a CIPM (Certificate in Performance Measurement) certificant. Veronica has been the recipient of the Investment Dealers National Award of Distinction for the province of Saskatchewan, an annual award created to recognize excellence and professionalism in the industry. She has served on the boards of several charitable organizations, provincial crown corporations, and industry councils, and was President of CFA Society Saskatchewan.
AMAR BAJWA, BAppSc, CFA, EMBA,
VICE PRESIDENT
Amar is a Regina native currently employed with SaskPower as a Consultant with the Business Analysis and Risk Management group. Amar attended the University of Regina where he obtained his Bachelors of Applied Science in the Electronics Systems Engineering program in 2005. Amar started his career in Information Technology before joining SaskPower in 2009 as an Engineer in Training (EIT). With SaskPower, Amar worked in a variety of Engineering roles, earning his P.Eng in 2013. In 2014, Amar went back to the University of Regina, enrolling in the Executive Masters of Business Administration program through the Kenneth Levene Graduate School of Business, completing the program in 2016. It was after this time Amar decided to further augment his education by pursuing the CFA Charter which he obtained in 2021. Prior to joining the Business Analysis and Risk Management group, Amar worked in the Treasury at SaskPower where his duties included financial modelling and analysis, mark to market reporting of SaskPower’s natural gas portfolio and executing commodity (natural gas) transactions on behalf of SaskPower.
JAMES SULLIVAN, CFA, MS, MA
SECRETARY/TREASURER
James recently retired after 30 years of working in Japan and Asia, most recently for the London Stock Exchange Group. His main area of focus was the Financial Data & Analytics Industry. James graduated from the Higher School of Economics with an MS in Applied Mathematics and Informatics. He also holds an MA in Area Studies from the University of Tsukuba and an undergraduate degree from the University of Saskatchewan. James has been a CFA charterholder since 2001.
DIRECTORS
ESOSA IDAHOSA, CFA
DIRECTOR
Esosa Idahosa is a Senior Investment Analyst at Mobius Benefits Administrators, where she is responsible for conducting market research and monitoring investments across the spectrum of asset classes, including public markets, private markets, and alternative asset classes. She also recommends investment strategies that aid the sustainable delivery of pension and disability benefits. Before joining Mobius Benefits Administrators, Esosa held vital positions on the investment team of other financial institutions, contributing significantly to their success. Her experience cuts across various areas, including Corporate Finance Advisory, Private Equity, and Venture Capital. She serves on other Boards, including Family Service, Regina. Her commitment to excellence and passion for finance and investment make her an asset to the CFA Society Saskatchewan.
SAM KASHYAP, CFA
DIRECTOR
Sam Kashyap is an Associate on the Business Development team within Institutional Distribution at TD Asset Management, where he supports the firm’s global institutional business. He joined TDAM as a Rotational Analyst, and prior to that spent three years in retail banking as a Senior Financial Advisor. Sam is a CFA charterholder and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Regina. Originally from India, he moved to Canada in 2018 after high school and has since built his career in Regina, where he is actively involved in the community. Outside of work, he enjoys golf and badminton.
DENSON LIU, CFA, CFP, PFP
DIRECTOR
Denson was born and raised in China but his life took a transformative turn when he came to Canada in 2010 to pursue his education. He completed his undergraduate degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland and went on to earn an MBA from the University of Saskatchewan. In 2016, he began his finance career at RBC and is now an esteemed investment advisor at RBC Dominion Securities. Denson specializes in providing wealth planning services to high-net-worth families, helping them preserve and grow their wealth. He holds an impressive array of professional designations, including CFA, CFP, and PFP, which showcase his commitment to excellence in the financial industry. Denson's dedication, warm approach, and passion for empowering clients have made him a trusted partner in their financial journeys, impacting their lives and securing prosperous futures.
EAMON MILLIGAN, CFA
DIRECTOR
Eamon is an Associate Wealth & Investment Advisor with The Milligan Private Wealth Management Team of RBC Dominion Securities in Regina. Eamon attended the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame where he was involved in hockey, rugby, soccer, and student leadership council. In 2017, Eamon was voted upon by his peers to be the valedictorian of the class. In 2020, Eamon graduated from the University of Regina with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree majoring in Finance. At the U of R, Eamon was involved with the Rugby Club and UR Investing. Eamon also finished a semester abroad at the University of New York in Prague. Eamon earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation in May of 2023. In his spare time, Eamon enjoys playing and coaching hockey, playing rugby with the Regina Rogues, playing golf at the Wascana Country Club as well as spending weekends at the lake with his family and friends.
MARTIN McINNIS, BComm (Honours), CFA, FCPA, FCMA
DIRECTOR
Martin McInnis is the executive director of the Co-operative Superannuation Society (CSS) Pension Plan, one of Canada’s largest and oldest defined contribution pension plans. Martin has a strong appreciation for the positive difference that co-operative enterprise makes in the lives of everyday people and their communities. He is proud to be leading the CSS Pension Plan on behalf of more than 300 Canadian co-operative and credit union employers and approximately 54,000 employee members and retirees. Martin has a broad range of experience and skills in the areas of strategy, finance, operations, accounting, risk management and information technology. He holds a bachelor of commerce (honours in computer science) from the University of Saskatchewan, is a chartered financial analyst (CFA) charterholder and is a chartered professional accountant.
ANKUR MITRA, P.ENG (EE), MBA,CFA
DIRECTOR
Ankur is a seasoned finance professional with over 23 years of experience behind him across business functions (Corporate Finance, Project Finance, Strategic Planning, Corporate Development and Operations) in infrastructure/power sector space. He has handled projects and implemented financial solutions across all stages of project life cycle.
Ankur graduated in Electrical Engineering and later completed his post graduate studies in management (MBA) at Indian School of Business (Hyderabad, India). He is a CFA charter-holder and has a certificate in Project Finance from Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (Mumbai, India). Ankur currently works with SaskPower and provides financial analyses and risk assessments for decision support.
JORDAN WILSON, CFA, CPA (CA), CFP
PAST PRESIDENT
Jordan is President of Wilson Wealth Management, a boutique, fiduciary, wealth management firm based in Saskatoon. Jordan has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta and holds CFA, CPA, CA, and CFP professional designations. Jordan has over 25 years experience in various areas, including: public accounting and tax; oil and gas industry; taking an oil company public as VP-Finance, Treasurer, and Board member; international finance in The Bahamas, Cayman Islands, and Switzerland; investment analysis of bankable, non-bankable, and operating assets; product and risk management; mergers and acquisitions; managing the Global Trust Operations for UBS. Over his career, Jordan has served on the Boards of over 100 companies, including non-profit, public, private operating, and investment companies. Since joining the CFA Society Saskatchewan Board in July 2018, Jordan has been heavily involved in Candidate Preparation and University and High School Outreach activities.