Mr. Bernard He is a distinguished advisor and merchant banker with over 20 years of extensive experience in international business and investment banking. Since 2012, he has strategically invested in a diverse array of industries, including mining, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and agriculture. His astute investment acumen and strategic foresight have established him as a prominent figure in both Canadian and Chinese business circles.
 
Mr. He possesses an intimate knowledge of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE). His robust network and influential connections span across Canada and China, underscoring his pivotal role in international finance.
 
In addition to his investment prowess, Mr. He is the founder and proprietor of several prestigious clubs in Toronto, including the Fame Club, a distinguished wine club, and an exclusive golf club. He is an active member of the Canada China Business Council (CCBC) and the Chinese Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCCC), as well as the Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs (ACCE).
 
Mr. He’s contributions to the business community have been widely recognized. In 2014, he was honored with the “Best Asia Pacific Business Award,” a testament to his exceptional impact and leadership in the region. His academic credentials are equally impressive; he holds a Master’s degree from the University of International Business and Economics, an MBA from HEC Paris, and a DEA from Paris, France.
 
This combination of extensive experience, strategic investment, and strong international connections positions Mr. He as a formidable force in the world of finance, reminiscent of the leading bankers on Wall Street.

Ian Michael is a corporate partner at Bennett Jones LLP in Toronto. Mr. Michael’s practice is focused on corporate and securities law with an emphasis on mergers & acquisitions and infrastructure investments by private equity and strategic investors. He regularly works with international investors in connection with their Canadian investments and acquisitions including extensively with China-based investors. Mr. Michael works with boards of directors, senior executives and private equity investors in a range of industries including aviation, real estate, technology and automotive.

 

Mr. Michael previously served as a member of the Securities Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC). SAC provides advice to the Commission on a variety of matters including legislative and policy initiatives and important capital markets trends and is former member of the Mergers & Acquisitions team at the OSC.

 

Mr. Michael has been recommended by The Legal 500 Canada and the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in the areas Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity and Transport – Aviation, in addition to being noted by Lexpert as a leading infrastructure lawyer in Canada for his extensive work with aviation infrastructure consortia at most international airports in Canada. Mr. Michael has taught mergers & acquisitions for the advanced securities law program at Queen’s University, Western University and the University of Windsor. He is also a member of the Board of Governors of St. Andrew’s College, in Aurora, Ontario.