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    Munro’s investment philosophy remains the same throughout the world: focusing on the simple task of identifying and investing in companies that have the potential to grow at a faster rate and on a more sustainable basis than the peer group.
    Munro’s investment philosophy remains the same throughout the world: focusing on the simple task of identifying and investing in companies that have the potential to grow at a faster rate and on a more sustainable basis than the peer group.
    To further support our growing footprint in North America, Munro made its first international appointment with Akilan Karuna joining as Head of North America in July 2020 and he became a partner in July 2021. In addition, we have strengthened our North American relationship management coverage with the appointment of Kabi Thaya as Institutional Sales Associate in April 2021. Both Akilan and Kabi are domiciled in Toronto, Canada.
    Assets under management (CAD billion)*
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    Returns since inception (% p.a)*
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    Areas of interest
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    * As at 30 September 2024. Returns since inception are for the CI Munro Alternative Global Growth Fund (Series F), inception date 7 November 2018.

    Canadian Funds

    Through CIGAM, Munro manages (as sub-advisor) the following global growth equities strategies in Canada:
    CI Munro Alternative Global Growth Fund
    Global long/short equity (liquid alternative)
    Capital preservation first. Investment returns second.
    Our liquid alternative global growth equities fund aims to "smooth" the investment journey through utilising capital preservation tools such as increased cash levels, short positions, put options, currency hedging and equity exposure management.
    CI Munro Global Growth Equity Fund
    Global long-only equities.
    Investment returns first.
    Our relative return global growth equities fund aims to take the traditional but more volatile investment path by being full invested in the market across 20 to 40 long positions.
    CI Global Climate Leaders Fund
    Global thematic (Climate) equity.

    A portfolio of climate winners that help enable the decarbonization of the planet –those companies that are best positioned to champion and win from this structural change.

    In comparison to many other climate funds that focus on index weighted net-zero businesses, the CI Global Climate Leaders Fund is built on a concentrated long-only portfolio of 15 to 25 companies combatting climate change.
    The three above Munro funds are also available as an exchange traded fund (ETF) quoted on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the following ticker codes (both CAD and USD purchase options available):
    CMAG / CMAG.U : CI Munro Alternative Global Growth ETF
    CMGG / CMGG.U: CI Munro Global Growth Equity ETF
    CLML / CLML.U: CI Global Climate Leaders ETF

    North American Team

    Nick Holland
    Institutional Sales Associate
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    Kabi Thaya
    Partner & Institutional Strategist - North America
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    Akilan Karuna
    Partner & Head of Institutional and Strategic Partnerships
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    Nick Holland
    Institutional Sales Associate

    Nick Holland joined Munro Partners in August 2023 as Institutional Sales Associate.

    Nick is responsible for supporting the growth of Munro’s assets under management by providing fund insights and analytics to valued clients. He is the third appointment in North America.

    Prior to Munro, Nick worked at Cannect Mortgage Investment Corporation, where he provided investment product information to retail investors.

    Nick holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen’s University.

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    Kabi Thaya
    Partner & Institutional Strategist - North America

    Kabi joined Munro Partners in April 2021 and is currently our Institutional Strategist based out of Toronto, Canada.

    Kabi’s primary mandate as a client facing professional includes serving as a conduit between our Investment Team and various channels representing the Canadian asset base, while also supporting the growth of our assets under management.

    Combining a thorough understanding of our investment philosophy and process with regular interactions with our investment team, Kabi provides investors and prospective investors with insights on our portfolio management decision-making, ranging from risk management, stock selection and general market sentiment in order to enhance our client servicing presence in Canada.

    Previous to Munro, Kabi worked at BMO’s Private Investment Counsel in Toronto, a discretionary investment management firm.

    Kabi is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto.

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    Akilan Karuna
    Partner & Head of Institutional and Strategic Partnerships

    Akilan is a Partner and the Head of Institutional and Strategic Partnerships at Munro Partners.

    Akilan is responsible for growing Munro Partners’ asset base and providing exceptional client service to their partners in North America. He is Munro’s first international appointment and is based in Toronto.

    Prior to Munro, Akilan worked at CI Global Asset Management and oversaw the Institutional Marketing and Business Development support team. He worked directly with the Head of Institutional to build, drive, and execute on the overall sales and marketing strategy. Prior to joining CI, he held a variety of Product roles at global asset manager Invesco.

    Akilan is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and completed a Master of Finance from Queens University. Akilan also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance & Accounting) from Ryerson University.