Amit Prakash joined AIMCo in 2020 as its first Chief Investment Strategy Officer with a subsequent title change to Chief Fiduciary Management Officer, reflecting an expanded role in serving the needs of clients. Mr. Prakash was formerly Managing Director, Multi Asset Solutions, Canada at BMO Global Asset Management in Toronto. Prior to this role, he was Managing Director, Global Exchange Traded Funds and Alternative Investments and was also responsible for establishing and leading BMO Global Asset Management’s Asia business based out of Hong Kong.
His career spans portfolio management, investment and product strategy and trading roles with top global investment management firms such as BlackRock in Singapore, Barclays Global Investors in Toronto & London, and Wells Fargo Nikko Advisors in San Francisco.
Mr. Prakash holds an MBA from Tulane University, a Master of Economics and Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of Delhi and is a CFA Charterholder. He currently serves as Chair of the board of the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance (CCGG).
