Senior Leadership Team
Victoria Sypher - President
Elisa Garcia Escobedo, CFA – Co-Executive Vice President
Brian To – Co-Executive Vice President
Victoria holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Waterloo and is a licensed Professional Engineer with the P.Eng. designation
Prior to Rotman, Victoria worked as a Senior Structural Engineer at Entuitive designing and coordinating high-rise residential condos
For her summer internship, Victoria wi
Victoria holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Waterloo and is a licensed Professional Engineer with the P.Eng. designation
Prior to Rotman, Victoria worked as a Senior Structural Engineer at Entuitive designing and coordinating high-rise residential condos
For her summer internship, Victoria will join TD Securities as an Investment Banking Associate
Brian To – Co-Executive Vice President
Elisa Garcia Escobedo, CFA – Co-Executive Vice President
Brian To – Co-Executive Vice President
Brian holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto.
Prior to Rotman, Brian worked in growth strategy at Capital One and CIBC. Before that, he worked in automotive design and manufacturing engineering at Honda.
For his summer internship, Brian will work at PSP Investments’ Canada Growth Fund
Elisa Garcia Escobedo, CFA – Co-Executive Vice President
Elisa Garcia Escobedo, CFA – Co-Executive Vice President
Elisa Garcia Escobedo, CFA – Co-Executive Vice President
Elisa holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Actuarial Science and Finance from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México and is a CFA Charterholder.
Prior to Rotman, Elisa worked in corporate finance at Citibank (Mexico) and in product control for Citi’s North American equities trading desk. She also gained investment banking experience at a
Elisa holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Actuarial Science and Finance from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México and is a CFA Charterholder.
Prior to Rotman, Elisa worked in corporate finance at Citibank (Mexico) and in product control for Citi’s North American equities trading desk. She also gained investment banking experience at a Mexico-based boutique, where she supported equity and debt transactions for mid-sized companies.
For her summer internship, Elisa will join RBC Capital Markets as an Investment Banking Associate.
Angela Chua – VP External
Jean Luc Cinq-Mars - VP Communication & Alumni Relations
Jean Luc Cinq-Mars - VP Communication & Alumni Relations
Angela graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Ateneo de Manila University, majoring in Management Engineering and minoring in Financial Management.
Prior to Rotman, Angela worked as a syndication and distribution officer and a senior deal associate at an investment bank in the Philippines. During her investment banking career, s
Angela graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Ateneo de Manila University, majoring in Management Engineering and minoring in Financial Management.
Prior to Rotman, Angela worked as a syndication and distribution officer and a senior deal associate at an investment bank in the Philippines. During her investment banking career, she also worked as a professor at her alma mater, teaching Foundations of Financial Management for a year.
Jean Luc Cinq-Mars - VP Communication & Alumni Relations
Jean Luc Cinq-Mars - VP Communication & Alumni Relations
Jean Luc Cinq-Mars - VP Communication & Alumni Relations
Jean Luc holds a Bachelor of Structural Engineering from Ryerson University.
Prior to Rotman, Jean Luc worked as a Structural Designer at Stephenson Engineering and following that Salas O’Brien designing and inspecting various high rise new-builds in Toronto’s
downtown core.
For his summer internship, Jean Luc will join Fengate Capital Management on the Commercial Asset Management team.
Olanshile Aina - VP R-Women
Jean Luc Cinq-Mars - VP Communication & Alumni Relations
Olanshile Aina - VP R-Women
Ola holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, she’s also an Associate Chartered Accountant
Prior to Rotman, Ola worked in Nigerian Capital Markets, with experience cutting across Corporate Banking and Sales and Trading
For her summer internship, Ola will work at Scotia Bank, Corporate Banking with the Credit Analytical Group
David Liang - VP Development
Jadesola Akinwunmi - VP Finance
Jadesola Akinwunmi - VP Finance
David holds a Bachelor of Art in Mathematics from Washington University in St. Louis and a Master of Art in Financial Mathematics from Columbia University.
Prior to Rotman, David worked as an investment banking analyst and associate in the Asia-Pacific region.
For his summer internship, David will work at RBC Capital Markets as an Investment Banking Associate
Jadesola Akinwunmi - VP Finance
Jadesola Akinwunmi - VP Finance
Jadesola Akinwunmi - VP Finance
Jadesola holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Lagos State University and is a CFA level 2 Candidate.
Prior to Rotman, Jadesola worked in Deal Advisory and Transaction services at KPMG. Before that, he worked in Sierra Partners as an Investment Analyst with a focus on capital raise.
For his summer internship, Jadesola will be joi
Jadesola holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Lagos State University and is a CFA level 2 Candidate.
Prior to Rotman, Jadesola worked in Deal Advisory and Transaction services at KPMG. Before that, he worked in Sierra Partners as an Investment Analyst with a focus on capital raise.
For his summer internship, Jadesola will be joining PepsiCo’s Corporate Finance unit, working with the Finance, Innovation and Growth team
Samuel Khalifa - VP Internal
Jadesola Akinwunmi - VP Finance
Samuel Khalifa - VP Internal
Sam holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering from the University of British Columbia
Prior to Rotman, Sam was a project manager for Turner construction Company running multimillion dollar projects ranging from particle accelerator facilities to data centers and hospital power plants.
Kerstie Logar - VP MEMBA
Ryan McNeely - VP Industry Coverage
Ryan McNeely - VP Industry Coverage
Kerstie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and psychology from the University of Alberta and has completed all three levels of the CFA.
Kerstie currently works at TD as a Communications Manager for TD Economics. Prior to TD, she worked in politics in both Alberta and Ontario.
Ryan McNeely - VP Industry Coverage
Ryan McNeely - VP Industry Coverage
Ryan McNeely - VP Industry Coverage
Ryan holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University and is a CFA Charterholder.
Prior to Rotman, Ryan worked in Asset & Wealth Management at two of the Big Six Canadian Banks.
For his summer internship, Ryan will be working at SLC Management in the institutional Private Fixed Income group.
Aditya Gupta - VP Industry Coverage
Ryan McNeely - VP Industry Coverage
Aditya Gupta - VP Industry Coverage
Aditya holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from the University of Mumbai.
Prior to Rotman, he worked as a bond and energy trader across European and U.S. markets with a proprietary trading desk and a hedge fund. He has also founded two ventures, served as a board member for a for-profit organization and successfully deli
Aditya holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from the University of Mumbai.
Prior to Rotman, he worked as a bond and energy trader across European and U.S. markets with a proprietary trading desk and a hedge fund. He has also founded two ventures, served as a board member for a for-profit organization and successfully delivered products in the algorithmic trading industry.
For his summer internship, Aditya will join Capital Canada as an Investment Banking Intern.
Matthew Parsons - VP Industry Coverage
Matt holds a Bachelor of Commerce from UBC Sauder School of Business.
Prior to Rotman, Matt worked at RBC Capital Markets on the Institutional Client Credit Management team in the Global Credit department.
For his summer internship, Matt will be working at SLC Management on the Sponsored Credit team in the Private Fixed Income group.
Directors
Xiangjin (Jane) Piao - Director, R-Women
Xiangjin (Jane) Piao - Director, R-Women
Xiangjin (Jane) Piao - Director, R-Women
Jane holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Renmin University of China and a dual degree in Business Administration from Kedge Business School
Prior to Rotman, Jane worked in industry research and public fund allocation, supporting strategic investment initiatives in the public sector
For her summer internship, Jane will be joining Scotiabank’s International Wealth Management division
Tejumola Akinyelure - Director, R-Women
Xiangjin (Jane) Piao - Director, R-Women
Xiangjin (Jane) Piao - Director, R-Women
Teju holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Lagos and has passed level 1 of the CFA exam.
Prior to joining Rotman, Teju worked in a Private Equity firm where she was particularly involved in deploying catalytic capital to female PE/VC fund managers across Sub-Saharan Africa
For her summer internship, Teju will be wo
Teju holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Lagos and has passed level 1 of the CFA exam.
Prior to joining Rotman, Teju worked in a Private Equity firm where she was particularly involved in deploying catalytic capital to female PE/VC fund managers across Sub-Saharan Africa
For her summer internship, Teju will be working at Scotiabank within the Corporate Banking division
Janak Parmar - Director, External
Xiangjin (Jane) Piao - Director, R-Women
Janak Parmar - Director, External
Janak holds a Bachelor of Arts in Law with a concentration in Business Law from Carleton University and a Marketing Communications Diploma from the British Columbia Institute of Technology
Before joining Rotman, Janak worked for an Advertising Agency in Vancouver, helping clients improve their topline revenue through advertising strategie
Janak holds a Bachelor of Arts in Law with a concentration in Business Law from Carleton University and a Marketing Communications Diploma from the British Columbia Institute of Technology
Before joining Rotman, Janak worked for an Advertising Agency in Vancouver, helping clients improve their topline revenue through advertising strategies
For his summer internship, Janak will be joining Foxbridge Capital, an ETA/Search Fund, as an MBA Intern
Alfredo Konno Hayashida - Director, Development
Alfredo Konno Hayashida - Director, Development
Alfredo Konno Hayashida - Director, Development
Alfredo holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Universidad del Pacifico and has passed level 1 of the CFA exam.
Prior to Rotman, Alfredo was a Senior Manager in Corporate Banking and Corporate Credit Risk at Scotiabank Peru.
Alfredo will join CIBC Capital Markets in the Investment Banking - Diversified Industries team for his summer internship.
Daniel Schmahl - Director, Development
Alfredo Konno Hayashida - Director, Development
Alfredo Konno Hayashida - Director, Development
Daniel holds an Honours BA in Economics from Brock University.
Prior to Rotman, he worked in Commercial Banking at RBC, managing relationships with mid-market businesses across Southern Ontario and providing tailored banking solutions to support strategic, financial, and growth objectives. He also has an entrepreneurial background, shaped by hands-on experience across multiple business ventures