Partners Group, the global private markets investment manager, has expanded its North American presence with the opening of an office in Toronto. The Toronto office is Partners Group’s fourth in the region and brings its total number of offices to 20 worldwide.
David Layton, co-CEO of Partners Group, said, “We are delighted to announce the opening of our first office in Canada, a dynamic market that is home to some of the world’s most sophisticated institutional investors. Our presence in Toronto will allow us to cater to increasing demand from a broad spectrum of Canadian institutions for private markets solutions. These today represent an important component in many investors’ portfolios, contributing substantially to the enhancement of their overall returns.”
Partners Group has appointed Brad Ballard, a former director at BlackRock with 15 years of industry experience, to head the Toronto office. He will manage a dedicated team, charged with leading the fi