Canso Select Opportunities Corporation

Jason has been a member of the Investment Committee since October 2024. Jason was elected to the Board of Canso Select Opportunities Corporation in January 2024 and currently serves as its President and Chief Executive. Jason graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Arts (Finance) in 2011 and worked as a Business Development Associate with Macquarie Private Wealth until 2011.

Jason joined Canso Investment Counsel Ltd. (Canso) in April 2011 and was awarded his CFA charter in 2015. Since joining Canso, Jason has worked as Trading Assistant, Research Analyst and Associate Portfolio Manager. Jason is currently the Vice President of Trading & Investment Operations at Canso and contributes to the investment team as a Portfolio Manager. Jason is also the President of Canso Fund Management Ltd.

Shirley has been a member of the Investment Committee since August 2018. Shirley was elected to the Board of Canso Select Opportunities Corporation in August 2018 and currently serves as its Chief Financial Officer and member of the Audit Committee.

Shirley graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelor of Arts and in 1997 received her Chartered Accountancy designation. She spent more than 20 years in public accounting working alongside and advising private businesses in various industries under IFRS and ASPE. Shirley joined Canso Investment Counsel Ltd. in July 2015 and is currently its Chief Financial Officer.

Neda was elected to the Board of Canso Select Opportunities Corporation in May 2018 and serves as its Vice President and Corporate Secretary. Neda graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology in 1998 and from the University of Windsor with an LLB in 2003. Neda was called to the Bar in Ontario in 2004.

Neda has over 10 years of securities and corporate/commercial law experience gained as a member of the Investment Management Group of Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG), a national Bay Street law firm. While at BLG, Neda’s practice focused in the area of investment management, securities regulatory and compliance laws and regulations. Prior to embarking on her legal career, Neda was a Senior Intelligence Analyst with the Forensic and Corporate Intelligence team at KPMG Canada.

Neda joined Canso Investment Counsel Ltd. (Canso) in 2015 as a Compliance Officer and Legal Counsel. From 2019 to 2025, Neda held the role of General Counsel. In September 2025, Neda was appointed Chief Legal Officer. As Chief Legal Officer, Neda leads the firm’s legal team and is responsible for providing legal advice relating to matters of business and securities law in connection with Canso and its related companies. Neda is also the Chief Compliance Officer of Canso Fund Management Ltd.

John has been a member of the Investment Committee since August 2018. John was elected to the Board of Canso Select Opportunities Corporation in August 2018 and currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Board. John graduated from the Royal Military College with a Bachelor of Arts (Commerce) and served as an Air Force navigator. He then earned an MBA degree from Queen’s University (Dean’s List, Award in Finance) in 1985. John completed the Chartered Financial Analyst program and was awarded a CFA charter in 1988. He began his investment career at Mutual Life of Canada in 1985 where he was an Investment Analyst in the Private Placement and Corporate Debt area. He then moved to TAL Investment Counsel Ltd. in 1988 where he was Vice President, Fixed Income, responsible for credit analysis and specialty fixed income products. In 1992, John then moved to Foyston, Gordon & Payne, where he was the Partner responsible for fixed income and preferred shares. John founded Canso Investment Counsel Ltd. (Canso) in 1997 and continues to lead in the role of Executive Chair where he has oversight of strategy and governance. John is also the Chief Investment Officer of Canso.

Heather has been a member of the Investment Committee since October 2020. Heather was elected to the Board of Canso Select Opportunities Corporation in May 2021 and serves as the Chair of the Board. Heather attended the University of Toronto, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in 1983. She graduated from the McMaster MBA program with a specialization in Finance in 1985 and in 2005 was awarded the CFA charter. Heather began her investment career working as a representative for Investors Group for two years before joining The Bank of Nova Scotia in 1988. She held many positions in Corporate and Commercial Banking as well as Risk Management in her 15-year career with the bank. Heather joined Canso Investment Counsel Ltd. (Canso) in February 2003 in credit research and portfolio management and until mid-2019, was responsible for client service and marketing and also held the title of Chief Compliance Officer. In 2019, Heather assumed the role of Chief Strategy and Operating Officer of Canso and in 2023, became President where she was responsible for all non-investment related activities for Canso. In September 2025, Heather was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Canso where she is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the firm and the implementation of its corporate objectives. Heather also continues to be involved in portfolio management and credit analysis at Canso.

Jason was appointed a member of the Investment Committee in March 2023. Jason graduated from the University of Toronto in 2011 with a Bachelor of Commerce, Finance Specialist. Prior to joining Canso Investment Counsel Ltd. (Canso), he worked as a Sales Assistant at CIBC Wood Gundy. Jason joined Canso in November 2012 and was awarded his CFA charter in 2015. Since joining Canso, Jason has worked as a Research Analyst, Portfolio Analyst and Associate Portfolio Manager. He was promoted to Portfolio Manager in November 2019, and since July 2024 he now leads the Client Service & Marketing team.