Robert provides operations, accounting and financial management leadership in support of Empire Life Investments Inc.'s business.

Before joining Empire Life, Robert worked as Controller, Manulife Asset Management Private Markets at Manulife Financial. His professional experience also includes various management positions at Manulife Financial and PricewaterhouseCoopers where he specialized in international accounting requirements including accounting under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the financial management of various subsidiaries, investment finance and audit and assurance services.

Robert has a Bachelor of Commerce from Ryerson University. Robert also holds Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Accountant (CA) designations.