Marc Gagnon, Vice President, Portfolio Manager and Head of Canadian Equities, has announced his decision to retire from his professional activities effective December 29, 2025.
To ensure a seamless transition while maintaining the usual standards of excellence and thoroughness he established, iAGAM just announced the appointment of Nicolas Caron as Vice-President, Portfolio Manager, Head of Canadian Equities.
Marc remains lead on all Canadian Equity mandates until his retirement. Nicolas will then officially take over as Lead Manager of Canadian Equity Mandates.
A look back at a remarkable career
- Over the last 27 years, Marc has played an instrumental role in growing the Canadian equity portfolios
- Key leader of the fundamental equity team at iAGAM, he has consistently delivered outstanding results, earning him industry recognition, as evidenced by the Top Gun Investment Mind in Canada distinction he received in 2022
“Becoming a portfolio manager has been the realization of a lifelong dream, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have pursued this passion for more than 25 years at iA, a distinguished leader in the industry. It has been an honour to contribute to such a remarkable organization.” – Marc Gagnon
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Marc for his exceptional contributions and wish him the very best in his retirement.
Welcoming an experienced manager
His hiring reinforces Alain Bergeron’s and the firm’s commitment to expanding investment capabilities at iAGAM by attracting the industry’s top talent. - Nicolas Caron brings over 20 years of experience in the asset management industry
- He previously served as Vice-President and Portfolio Manager, Canadian Equities, at State Street Investment Management
- Over the past 9 years, his Canadian equity fund ranked in the top quartile for most periods
“Nicolas’ expertise and vision align perfectly with our strategic goals, and I am confident that he will continue to drive the success of our Canadian Equity boutique. ”
– Jean-René Adam, Managing Director, Head of Investment Funds, Public Equities and Global Trading
Mandate repositioning
- Nicolas will gradually adjust the mandates to align with his investment style, which focus on high-quality businesses exhibiting sustainable growth, following a GARP approach
- Given that Danesh Rohinton and Oliver Shao already manage the international sleeve of the Global True Conviction (iA) fund, they will assume the portfolio management responsibilities.
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Funds |
Current portfolio managers |
Portfolio managers as of January 1, 2026 |
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Canadian Equity Growth (iA) |
Marc Gagnon |
Nicolas Caron |
|
Canadian Equity Small Cap (iA) |
Marc Gagnon |
Nicolas Caron |
|
North American Equity (iA) |
Marc Gagnon |
Nicolas Caron |
|
Global True Conviction (iA) |
Danesh Rohinton |
Danesh Rohinton |
|
Canadian Disciplined Equity (iA) |
Marc Gagnon |
Nicolas Caron |
|
Real Estate Income (iA) |
Marc Gagnon |
Nicolas Caron |
|
Sustainable Canadian Equity (iA) |
David Caron |
David Caron |
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Next steps
- Portfolio adjustments will be carried out gradually and are expected to be completed by the end of January 2026. Please note that some of these adjustments (e.g., security sales) may result in capital gains or losses for the 2025 and 2026 tax years
- Marketing materials and the website will be updated in the coming weeks
