In February 2011, AGF Management Ltd. acquired Acuity Funds Ltd.* and Acuity Investment Management Inc. Established in 1990, Acuity Investment Management Inc. manages assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors including pension plans, foundations and endowments. Acuity manages a broad range of traditional domestic and global investment products including socially responsible offerings. Acuity has made substantial investments in technologies and senior/intermediate level investment professionals to develop a multi-billion dollar investment platform. Portfolio research is conducted on a sectoral basis, with each manager and analyst being responsible for certain sectors across countries and asset classes. The investment team identifies themes, sectors and securities that meet their time proven selection criteria.  Hugh McCauley, B.SC. ENG., MBA, CFA Managing Director and Lead Portfolio Manager
Acuity Investment Management Inc. Hugh McCauley is lead portfolio manager of Acuity Investment Management Inc. where he has strategically applied Acuity's investment philosophy and strategies since 1996. After receiving both an MBA and a B.Sc. in Engineering at McMaster University, Hugh gained valuable experience as both a consultant and senior manager for two of the major chartered Canadian banks. His academic background and technological insights complement his investment expertise and contribute a distinctive perspective to the ongoing management of the Acuity portfolios. Hugh has worked in the investment industry since 1992 and is a CFA charterholder.
|  David Stonehouse, B.Sc., MBA, CFA Director, Fixed Income and Portfolio Manager
Acuity Investment Management Inc. David Stonehouse is a Portfolio Manager at Acuity Investment Management Inc. He received an MBA from McMaster University and a B.Sc. in Engineering from Queen's University. Prior to joining Acuity, David was a senior analyst specializing in Canadian equities at a major Canadian pension plan and worked in the telecommunications industry specializing in financial analysis. David has worked in the investment industry since 1996 and is a CFA charterholder.
|  Warren Fenton, B.Comm., CFA Director, Equities and Portfolio Manager
Acuity Investment Management Inc. Warren Fenton is a Portfolio Manager at Acuity Investment Management Inc. He received a B.A. in Commerce from the University of Ottawa. Prior to joining Acuity, he was a highly ranked merchandising/consumer products analyst at a large wealth management firm. Warren continues to employ his extensive knowledge of consumer-oriented businesses - including retailing, consumer products and entertainment - on behalf of Acuity clients. Warren has worked in the investment industry since 1993 and is a CFA charterholder.
|  Martin Grosskopf, MES, MBA Director, Sustainability Research and Portfolio Manager
Acuity Investment Management Inc. Martin Grosskopf brings a unique perspective to Acuity in the analysis of potential investments using a sustainable development framework. Martin obtained his MES from York University and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business and NIMBAS. Martin applies his knowledge of environmental technologies and global sustainable development trends on behalf of Acuity portfolios. Martin has worked in the investment industry since 1994.
|  David Pirie, MBA, CFA Portfolio Manager
Acuity Investment Management Inc. David Pirie is a CFA charterholder and Portfolio Manager at Acuity Investment Management Inc. with industry experience since 2002. He graduated with a Masters of Business Administration degree with distinction from York University. He joined Acuity in 2005 and has held a variety of positions culminating in his current role of Portfolio Manager where he provides support to the Canadian Equity portfolios focusing on the Materials and Technology Sectors.
|  George Trapkov, CFA Portfolio Manager
Acuity Investment Management Inc. George Trapkov is a CFA charterholder and Portfolio Manager at Acuity Investment Management Inc. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from York University. He joined Acuity in 1999 and has held a variety of positions culminating in his current role of Portfolio Manager where he provides support to the Canadian Equity portfolios. In addition to portfolio management responsibilities, George oversees the investment analyst support team.
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