Andrew Urquhart joined Carleton University on Sept. 1, 2022 as the new Executive Director of the Pension Fund Management Office.
Andrew has experience in all facets of investment management with a specialization in private assets and a strong track record in the field of pension management. He comes to Carleton from NAV Canada, most recently as its Portfolio Manager (Head of) Private Investments, overseeing a $7.5 billion pension plan portfolio. Prior to NAV Canada, Andrew was an Infrastructure Investment Associate with Public-Private Partnerships Canada (PPP Canada).
In addition to holding a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Ottawa, Andrew also has a number of specialized designations, including as a Chartered Financial Analyst.
As Carleton’s Executive Director, Pension Fund Management, Andrew will lead the university’s pension fund management office and oversee the management of the $1.6 billion Retirement Plan investment portfolio and the $400 million Endowment Fund portfolio. Andrew will also be instrumental in implementing the university’s recently expanded Responsible Investing Policy.