Meet Nevin Markwart

Previously, Nevin was the Boston Bruins’ first pick in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft and turned pro immediately after the draft at age 18. He went on to play nine seasons in the NHL, retiring due to the cumulative effects of three shoulder surgeries. After retiring from hockey, Nevin completed his MBA in finance from Northeastern University in Boston in 1994 and began another career in the investment management industry.

Nevin’s investment industry experience includes senior and executive roles in Boston as an equity analyst and portfolio manager, director of research, product manager, and head of Canadian equities for firms including Wellington Management and Fidelity Investments.

Later in his investment management career, Nevin led two Canadian mutual fund companies as CEO: Calgary-based Canoe Financial and Toronto-based Front Street Capital.

Nevin is a member of the Board of Directors of the Saskatchewan CFA Society and the Canadian Club of Regina

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