David Fleck joins Forthlane Partners as the firm enters its next stage of growth

Forthlane Partners has hired David Fleck, an experienced investment executive, who will be integral in leading the firm through its next stage of growth.

David has had a 35 year career in the financial services industry, starting as an investment banker with Merrill Lynch Canada in 1986. David served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Macquarie Capital Markets Ltd., Co-Head of Equity Products and Executive Managing Director of the BMO Financial Group, and President of Mapleridge Capital Corp. Prior to joining Forthlane Partners, David was most recently a partner and Senior Vice President at Delaney Capital Management, a money management firm with $1.5 bill in AUM. He is currently a Board Member of Alamos Gold Inc. where he is Chair of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and a member of the Audit Committee.

“David brings to Forthlane a deep understanding of our diverse client base and many years of experience in financial services. He understands what our clients need and knows how to deliver value at the highest level” expressed Bob Williams, Co-Founder and Chairman of Forthlane. “David embodies the values and vision of Forthlane, and we are excited about the incredible contributions he will make to our firm and our clients”.

Ken Grewal, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Forthlane, notes that “Attracting a person of David’s experience and character into this senior leadership role is an affirmation of Forthlane’s strategy and culture. He will help us launch into the next stage of our firm’s future where we will help families achieve purpose and success along the four quadrants of wealth: spiritual, physical, relationship, and financial”.

David is very philanthropic and has served as a director of a number of Canadian based charities. These include: The Power Plant, Dignitas International, and Right to Play. He is currently Vice-Chair of the Advisory Council for Soulpepper Theatre Company and a board member of the Art Gallery of Ontario Foundation.

When asked what drew him to Forthlane, David explained, “Forthlane has a unique value proposition: it provides a true pension fund model of investing to families and seeks out the best managers from around the world across asset classes, while ensuring that investments are taxed at the lowest possible rate. I began my relationship with Forthlane as a client and was so inspired by what the firm was doing that I was compelled to join the journey as Co-President. I am very excited to join a team with a great mix of talented young people combined with seasoned professionals across all elements of our business.”

David Fleck joins Forthlane Partners as the firm enters its next stage of growth

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