John Fisher

CURRENT ROLE:
John founded Bridgeport Asset Management in 2007. He is the chief architect of Bridgeport’s investment strategy, with ultimate responsibility for all aspects of the investment process and client relations.

BEFORE BRIDGEPORT:

• 10 years of private equity investment experience with Toronto-based Clairvest Group (TSX: CVG), as Managing Director and senior member of the investment team
• Served on the board of directors for several public and private investee companies
• Past experience in investment banking at Scotia Capital
• Accounting, tax, business valuation and corporate finance at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

EDUCATION:
Earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

DESIGNATIONS:
John is a CFA Charterholder and holds CPA, CA and CBV designations.

WHAT HE LOVES MOST ABOUT HIS JOB:
“Number one – working with the great team at Bridgeport. I also enjoy the combination of helping clients achieve their financial goals and researching individual companies and industries.”

ON THE WEEKENDS:
He likes to jog, read and spend time with his wife and two kids. He also sometimes bravely goes to spin class with his daughter.