Derek leads the Applied Research & Models (ARM) group. ARM delivers focused, high-impact research and builds quantitative models and analytical tools to support investment decision-making and strengthen overall Total Fund management. Prior to his current role, he was Managing Director, Head of Portfolio Design & Construction, which recommends the Fund’s risk appetite and investment allocations across all horizons, as well as Head of Active Investment Management and Head of Portfolio Engineering – all within Total Fund Management (TFM). Prior to joining TFM, Derek was a Senior Portfolio Manager in the Global Tactical Asset Allocation group within Public Market Investments.

Before joining CPP Investments in 2008, Derek held a variety of positions related to quantitative investing and indexing at Barclays Global Investors and Morgan Stanley Capital International SA.

Derek holds an MS in Computing and Information Science from Queen’s University and an MBA from INSEAD. He is a CFA Charterholder.