Gary Ostoich, J.D., CAIA

Gary is a leading Canadian hedge fund executive with more than 25 years of experience covering all aspects of the hedge fund industry. As President of Spartan, his role primarily involves overseeing existing business lines and infrastructure, new product development and being part of the investor relations team that interacts with high-net-worth and institutional investors.

 Gary started his career in the hedge fund industry while a partner at law firm McMillan LLP in Toronto, which he joined in 1987. He headed up McMillan’s hedge fund practice and sat on their management committee. While there, he was repeatedly included in LEXPERT’s Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. In 2003, Gary was instrumental in establishing the Canadian chapter of the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA). He is a past Chairman of AIMA Canada.

Gary has written and spoken extensively in Canada and abroad on various issues that relate to the hedge fund industry, ranging from regulatory and compliance issues to the development of structured products for institutions. He has also appeared before various regulatory bodies and task forces within Canada relating to hedge funds, including testifying before the Senate Banking Committee in Canada regarding hedge fund regulation.