TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AST–Leading governance, proxy and ownership services firm D.F. King Canada, an AST® company, today announced that Jonathan A. Pinto has joined as Senior Vice President and Business Head. Based in Toronto, Pinto is responsible for overseeing the firm’s business strategy, driving revenue growth and maintaining strong relationships with issuers and the legal and investment banking communities.
Pinto brings progressive and cross-functional experience in the financial and shareholder services sectors, ranging from investment and corporate banking to investor relations. He has been responsible for leading organizations through critical organizational deliverables, facilitating annual general meetings and managing key stakeholder relationships.
“Jonathan is a respected, well-connected leader with demonstrated expertise in the issues important to Canadian investors and issuers,” said Margot Jordan, President & Chief Executive Officer, AST Trust Company (Canada). “We are fortunate to have him at the helm of D.F. King Canada through the firm’s continued growth, and – given his extensive experience in IR and investment and corporate banking – we know he’ll deliver strategic solutions and counsel to the benefit of our clients.”
Most recently, Pinto was at Genworth Canada, the largest private sector residential mortgage insurer in the country. While at Genworth, he assisted in capital market activities and served as the direct liaison to the CEO/CFO for the investment community, directing and overseeing all aspects of investor relations and rating agency management. His experience also includes senior roles in investor relations, treasury, investment banking and corporate banking, and equity research at Manulife, Société Générale, Citigroup and Scotia Capital.
Pinto earned a Master of Laws degree from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor. He also holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce from the Michael G. DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.
“This is an exciting time to join D.F. King, whose name is synonymous – in both Canada and the United States – with excellence in governance proxy and ownership services,” said Pinto. “I’m also pleased to be a part of the larger AST organization, which has cemented its place as the leader in ownership data management, analytics and advisory services.”
About D.F. King Canada
D.F. King Canada, an AST company, leads the industry in governance, proxy and ownership services. With over 70 years of experience, D.F. King Canada provides strategic advice in complex solicitations, specializing in proxy contests, mergers & acquisitions, shareholder activism and corporate governance consulting. For more information, please visit: https://astfinancial.com/ca.
About AST (Canada)
AST Trust Company (Canada) is a full-service, tech-enabled professional services firm that helps companies and security holders across North America maintain momentum through the use of secure corporate data, analytics, advisory services, and a strategic approach to every interaction.
AST and its affiliates, including D.F. King Canada, are dedicated to supporting clients throughout their organization’s evolution. From IPOs to specialized transactions, activist investors to M&A support, we help companies streamline operations and increase efficiencies. We lead the industry with a comprehensive portfolio that includes transfer agent and registrar services, corporate governance, proxy and ownership services, equity plan solutions, corporate trust and structured financial services.
For more information, please visit: https://astfinancial.com/ca-en.
About AST
AST was originally founded as a transfer agent over 45 years ago. Through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, AST has pioneered a new model of integrated ownership data management, advisory services and financial technology in the industry. AST affiliates include AST Trust Company (Canada), D.F. King & Co, Inc., Donlin, Recano & Company, Inc. and AST Private Company Solutions, Inc.
Today, AST offers a full scope of ownership services that include registry services, corporate proxy solicitation and advisory solutions, employee plan services, information agent, mutual fund proxy solicitation, shareholder identification and asset recovery offerings. For more information, please visit https://astfinancial.com.
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