OMERS announces leadership updates
OMERS is pleased to announce that Michael Kelly, currently Chief Legal Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer, will assume the new role of Head of Europe, Strategic Relationships and Chief Sustainability Officer.
In taking on this new role based in London, Kelly will also continue to serve as OMERS most senior Sustainability executive globally.
“Michael is one of our most senior executives with deep knowledge of our organization and its global asset base, extensive leadership experience, a proven ability to build strategic partnerships, and a longstanding commitment to sustainability,” said OMERS President and CEO Blake Hutcheson. “His appointment reflects the continuing importance of Europe to OMERS and will further strengthen our relationships and presence in that region.”
In connection with the above, Brodie Swartz has been promoted to Executive Vice President & General Counsel. Brodie has been with OMERS for 15 years, holding roles across OMERS Ventures, the former OMERS Growth Equity, OMERS Infrastructure and OMERS Corporate teams, and most recently as the Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
“Brodie has demonstrated strong leadership, sound judgment, deep legal expertise and a commitment to partnership across OMERS. We are really excited for him as well, to assume these important responsibilities,” added Hutcheson.
Chief Operating Officer Bob Aziz, a seasoned executive with many years’ experience at OMERS and Oxford Properties, will assume oversight of OMERS legal and compliance functions.
These appointments are effective January 1, 2027, and support OMERS continued focus on delivering long-term value for members while strengthening trusted relationships in the markets in which it invests and operates.