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Public Sector Pension Investment Board
PSP Investments manages a diversified global portfolio as one of Canada's largest pension investors. The firm was established in 1999. It invests assets for...
Public Sector Pension Investment Board
PSP Investments manages a diversified global portfolio as one of Canada's largest pension investors. The firm was established in 1999. It invests assets for the pension plans of the federal Public Service, Canadian Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force, employs over 1000 professionals, and pursues long-term sustainability through an innovative and collaborative approach.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1999
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Ottawa
Corporate office
1250 René-Lévesque Boulevard West Suite 1400, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Principals
Deborah K. Orida
President and Chief Executive Officer
Patrick Charbonneau
Chief Investment Officer
Maryse Bertrand
Chair of the Board of Directors
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Public Sector Pension Investment Board?
Deborah K. Orida serves as president and chief executive officer. Patrick Charbonneau holds the chief investment officer role and oversees the global portfolio.
How does Public Sector Pension Investment Board source proprietary deal flow?
The board forms joint ventures with established managers including KKR, EQT and Investcorp. It also participates in club deals alongside CPP Investments and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.
Does Public Sector Pension Investment Board participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
It executes both fund commitments and direct investments. Direct ownership appears in assets such as 407 ETR, Athens International Airport and The Wharf development.
What investment stages does Public Sector Pension Investment Board typically target?
The board targets mature infrastructure and real estate assets. It also holds buyout, growth and venture exposures through private equity allocations.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Assets derive from contributions to the pension plans of the federal Public Service, Canadian Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Reserve Force.
Does Public Sector Pension Investment Board maintain philanthropic structures?
It established the Inclusion Fund in 2017 to support education and equality initiatives in Canada. Notable recipients include ENSEMBLE, Equitas and Institut Pacifique.
What is Public Sector Pension Investment Board's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The board regularly co-invests with KKR, EQT, Blackstone and Investcorp in infrastructure and private equity transactions.
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