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Fund managers

Van Berkom Investment Management Program Class of 2024

7 professionals in suits standing in a row. From left to right: Jakub Kalny, Athanassios (Athan) Douzepis, Avia Pacetti, Melissa Deane, George Shahbaghyan, Abdelrahman Mohamed

About the current fund managers

Headshot of Melissa Deane

Melissa Deane is a second-year student at the Goodman Institute MBA – Investment Management program and a CFA Level II candidate.

Upon graduation, Melissa intends to pursue a career in asset management. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing, golfing and skiing.

Internships & Work Experience

  • National Bank, Institutional Equities (2024 Summer Sales and Trading Analyst, Toronto)
  • Bastion Asset Management, North American Equities (2024 Winter Investment Analyst Intern, Montreal)
  • Global Alpha Capital Management, Emerging Markets (2023 Summer Analyst, Montreal)

Extra-Curricular Activities, Scholarships & Awards

  • Recipient of Goodman Institute Entrance Award for Strong Academic Record (2021)
  • Student Ambassador, the Goodman Institute

 

Headshot of Athan Douzepis

Athanassios (Athan) Douzepis is a fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the John Molson School of Business, majoring in finance with a minor in financial reporting.

Upon graduation, Athan intends to pursue a career in asset management or private equity. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, travelling and watching football.

Internships & Work Experience

  • PineStone, Asset Management (2024 Summer Analyst, Montreal)
  • Pembroke, Asset Management (2023 Fall Research Analyst, Montreal)

Extra-Curricular Activities, Scholarships & Awards

  • Analyst, Association of Canadian Intercollegiate Investment Clubs, 2022 – 2023
  • Academic Delegate, John Molson Case Competitions (24 Hour – JDC 2023)
  • Member, John Molson Investment Society, 2021-2023
  • Member, Golden Key International Honour Society

 

Headshot of Jakub Kalny

Jakub Kalny is a first-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at John Molson School of Business, majoring in Finance. Prior to university, Jakub played 15 years of competitive ice hockey. Upon graduation, Jakub intends to pursue a CFA designation and a career in asset management. In his spare time, Jakub loves to read, play tennis, and ski.

Internships & Work Experience

  • RBC Capital Markets, Institutional Equities (2024 Winter Analyst Intern, Montreal)
  • Walter Financial, Global Equities (2024 Summer, Montreal)
  • Van Berkom Global Asset Management (Incoming 2025 Winter Junior Analyst, Montreal)

Extra-Curricular Activities, Scholarships & Awards

  • Senior Analyst, John Molson Investment Society
  • Analyst, Association of Canadian Intercollegiate Clubs
  • Scholar, The Kellner Family Foundation

 

Headshot of Abdelrahman Mohamed

Abdelrahman is a third-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the John Molson School of Business, majoring in Finance. Upon graduation, Abdel intends to pursue a career in private equity. In his spare time, he enjoys practicing combat sports, going on motorcycle trips, and watching soccer games.

Internships & Work Experience

  • National Bank Financial, Investment Banking (2024 Summer Analyst, Toronto)
  • CDPQ, International Private Equity (2024 Winter Analyst, Montreal)
  • Novacap Management, Financial Services Private Equity (2023 Fall Analyst, Montreal)
  • Global Alpha Capital Management, Global Small-Cap Equities (2023 Summer Analyst, Montreal)

Extra-Curricular Activities, Scholarships & Awards

  • Executive Vice-President, Finance and Investments Students’ Association, 2023-2024
  • Senior Analyst, John Molson Investment Society, 2023-2024
  • Member, Golden Key International Honour Society

 

Headshot of Avia Pacetti

Avia is a fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the John Molson School of Business, majoring in finance.

Upon graduation, Avia intends to pursue a career in investment banking. In her spare time, she enjoys playing tennis, reading, baking and travelling.

Internships & Work Experience

  • RBC Capital Markets, Investment Banking (2024 Winter Analyst, Montreal)
  • Global Alpha Capital Management, Global Small-Cap Equities (2023 Summer Analyst, Montreal)
  • Valsoft Corporation, Corporate Development – M&A (2022 Fall Analyst, Montreal)

Extra-Curricular Activities, Scholarships & Awards

  • Analyst, John Molson Investment Society, 2021-2022
  • Member of the Golden Key Honour Society
  • First place ICBC Strategy, 2023

 

Headshot of George Shahbaghyan

George Shahbaghyan is an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the John Molson School of Business, majoring in Finance with a minor in Economics. Upon graduation, George intends to pursue a career in Sales & Trading. In his spare time, he enjoys playing soccer with his friends.

Internships & Work Experience

  • Scotia Bank Global Banking and Markets, Sales & Trading (2023 Fall Analyst, Montreal)
  • Crystalline Management, Convertible Arbitrage (2023 Summer Analyst, Montreal)
  • BFL Canada, Risk Advisory (2022 Summer Analyst, Montreal)

Extra-Curricular Activities, Scholarships & Awards

  • Analyst, John Molson Investment Society, 2022
  • Member, John Molson Investment Society
  • First Place, Fin-Tech Case Competition (FISA), 2021

 

Contact us

Interim Director: Simon Lussier
simon.lussier@concordia.ca

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