Stonebridge is pleased to announce that Akaash Khadun has joined the portfolio administration team as a Credit Analyst. Akaash will administer a portfolio of energy and social infrastructure projects, including credit analysis and covenant testing, project construction funding, and loan security monitoring.

Prior to joining Stonebridge Akaash held the position of Bilingual Senior Credit Officer at CIBC where he was responsible for the administration of commercial mortgages. Akaash also brings international experience gained through several progressive credit positions held in Mauritius.

Akaash holds a CPA, ACCA, and a Master’s in Finance from the University of Mauritius.

In joining Stonebridge Akaash will complement an existing team of financial professionals and will be a valuable resource in our continued effort to provide high quality and trusted portfolio administrative services.

Stonebridge is very pleased to announce the promotion of Fred Bourassa to the position of Manager, Institutional Business Development.

Since joining the Institutional Business Development team, Fred has been instrumental in advancing our new investor prospecting efforts, covering pension plans, endowments, foundations, insurance companies and institutional investment consultants across Canada.

Fred holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, specialization Urban Planning from Concordia University, and earned a Master of Design from Boston Architectural College. In completing his degree Fred held several challenging work assignments with companies in the construction and renewable energy sector.

Stonebridge is pleased to announce that Bishal Kafle has joined the portfolio administration team as a Credit Analyst. Bishal will administer a portfolio of energy and social infrastructure projects, including credit analysis and covenant testing, project construction funding, and loan security monitoring.

Bishal recently moved to Toronto from Denver, where he worked as a Loan Officer at CEDS Finance. In that role, Bishal underwrote loans and provided business mentorship to small business owners. Bishal obtained his MBA in Social and Sustainable Enterprise at Colorado State University. Prior to, he began his professional career in Nepal doing investment advisory and business consulting.

Bishal holds a certification in Impact Investing and Social Enterprise Management.

In joining Stonebridge Bishal will complement an existing team of financial professionals and will be a valuable resource in our continued effort to provide high quality and trusted portfolio administrative services

Stonebridge is very pleased to announce the promotion of Alexandra Andronic to Manager of Portfolio Administration. In her new role and working in a collaborative team environment, Alexandra will be responsible for managing the Stonebridge debt portfolio financial reporting process, reviewing project construction funding and supervising the portfolio administration team.

Alexandra is part of a team of financial professionals providing high quality and trusted portfolio administrative services to institutional investors.

Stonebridge is very pleased to announce the promotion of Angela Valdes to Associate Director, Private Debt Funds. In her new role, Angela will assume an increased level of responsibility including securing new and increased investment mandates, managing investor relationships and deploying AUM into qualified investments. Angela continues to be a valued member of the Stonebridge Private Debt Fund team, as we continue to grow our capital base and invest in high quality private debt transactions, in energy and social infrastructure.

Stonebridge is very pleased to announce that Ivan Konczynski has been promoted to Senior Credit Analyst. In taking on the role, Ivan will assume an increased level of responsibility and provide additional support to the Manager, Portfolio Administration. Ivan is part of a team of financial professionals providing high quality and trusted portfolio administrative services to institutional investors.

The Stonebridge Financial Corporation team enjoyed a corporate Cooking Class at Dish Cooking Studios to celebrate the Holidays and another successful year!

Stonebridge is proud to announce that Denis Bourassa, Co-Executive Chairman & CO-CEO has been re-appointed as a director to the Board of The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (“CCPPP”). CCPPP is a national not-for-profit non-partisan, member-based organization with broad representation from across the public and private sectors. Its mission is to promote innovative approaches to infrastructure development and service delivery through public-private partnerships with all levels of government. The Council is a proponent of evidence-based public policy in support of P3s, facilitates the adoption of international best practices, and educates stakeholders and the community on the economic and social benefits of public-private partnerships. The Council organizes an annual conference that is recognized internationally as the premier forum bringing together senior government and business leaders in the P3 community at which the most successful Canadian public-private partnerships are celebrated through CCPPP’s National Awards for Innovation and Excellence. The Council is governed by a Board of Directors and operated by several staff.