Amit Shah has been appointed Lead Portfolio Manager of the Canadian Equity Small Fund at QV Investors Inc. (“QV Investors”).
This appointment is part of a seamless transition, as Steven Kim, the Fund’s current Lead Portfolio Manager, will be leaving QV Investors on July 3, 2026.
Mr. Shah brings a deep understanding of the Fund’s holdings and investment process, having worked closely with Mr. Kim on all aspects of the small-cap strategy for the past five years. Mr. Shah will continue to work alongside Derek Nichol, Portfolio Manager, QV Investors, who has been a member of the Fund’s portfolio management team for over seven years, and Mathew Hermary, Chief Investment Officer, QV Investors.
Until his departure from QV Investors on July 3, 2026, Mr. Kim will work closely with all three members of the portfolio management team to ensure a smooth transition.
This appointment does not affect the Fund’s investment objective, risk level or investment strategy.
About Amit Shah
Mr. Shah has over a decade of investment experience and has been a member of the QV Investors team since 2021. Prior to joining QV Investors, he spent five years as an equity analyst at a Calgary-based asset manager. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, an MBA from the Rotman School of Management, a Master of Science from the University of British Columbia, and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Michigan State University.
About Derek Nichol
Mr. Nichol has over 10 years of investment experience and has been a member of the QV Investors team since 2018. Prior to joining QV Investors, he worked as a research associate at a Calgary-based investment management company, where he focused on equity analysis and portfolio support. He holds the CFA designation and a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen’s University.
