2011/2012 Executive Team
Ralph Conforti (President/CEO)
Ralph is entering his fourth year of studies in the Honours Bachelor of Commerce program specializing in Finance and minoring in economics. This is Ralph’s second year on the Macic executive team and is looking to bring the club back to its roots of “education through action.” In addition, Ralph hopes to increase the clubs exposure to the corporate world as well as the rest of the McMaster community. Ralph has completed his Canadian Securities Course, Conduct and Practices Handbook and Derivative Fundamentals Option Licensing course, Ralph is studying to write CFA level 1 in December. Upon graduation Ralph hopes to have a career in Research and worked as a Research Associate this past summer at MacNicol and Associates Asset Management in Toronto.
Kathryn Deveau (CFO)
Kathryn is entering her third year of studies in the Honours Bachelor of Commerce program with a specialization in Finance and a minor in Economics. Kathryn is excited to be the Chief Financial Officer for the Macic this year, her second with the club. Kathryn spent the 2010/2011 year as an associate in the Financial sector and worked as a coordinator at the Gould Trading Floor. This year she will undertake the role of Senior Editor at the trading floor. Upon graduation, Kathryn hopes to have attained her CFA level 1 and begin a career in sales and trading. Kathryn and the rest of the executive team have a fantastic year planned with the aim of delivering a wealth of hands-on and practical knowledge to the McMaster community.
Jonathan Stypa (COO)
Jonathan is entering his fourth year of studies and is returning from a year long internship at General Electric and a summer internship at CIBC World Markets where he gained valuable real world experience, a vast network and a wealth of industry knowledge. Over the past four years, Jonathan has been heavily involved within the DeGroote community and this year marks his second on the Macic executive team where he has been able to watch the clubs meteoric growth since inception. Jonathan has completed his Canadian Securities Course and is in the midst of studying to write his CFA level 1 in December. One of Jonathan’s personal goals this year is to increase involvement within the club and get as many student s involved as possible. This year will truly be the best year yet as the Macic is continually working to provide more value for our members and increase our Asset Under Management to provide more investment opportunities for the club.
Will Van Nest (Vice President of External Relations)
Will is entering his third year of studies in the Honours Bachelor of Commerce program with a specialization in Finance. This is Will’s third year with the Macic and is a first time executive team member. In 2010/2011, Will spent the year in the very active energy sector as an associate where he gained valuable insight from his knowledgeable fund manager Andrew. Will has a wealth of work experience spending the last three summers as an associate with RBC Dominion Securities and the past school year as a coordinator at the Gould Trading Floor. Will is also actively involved in the community where he was a campaign director for the United Way of Oakville. Upon graduation Will intends to pursue a career in Equity Capital Markets.
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Victor Kuntzevitsky (Senior Trader)
Victor is entering his fourth year of studies in the Honours Bachelor of Commerce program with a specialization in Finance. This is Victor’s second year as the Senior Trader for the Macic. Victor plans on continuing the club’s mandate of “education through action” with a focus on equipping members with real life trading knowledge. Victor has extensive knowledge in the financial industry with seven years of trading experience in a variety of securities and a work term as a Research Associate at MacNicol and Associates Asset Management.Victor looks forward to continue the tremendous growth that the Macic has experienced in the prior three years. Victor is also actively involved in the community as the Founder and Director of ‘Got Swabbed’, an annual bone-marrow drive held in 14 different Universities Canada-wide in partnership with Canadian Blood Services (CBS).
Michael King (Vice President of Internal Relations)
Michael is entering his fourth year of studies in the Honours Commerce program. Michael is pursuing a Chartered Accountant designation and believes that a thorough knowledge of accounting is crucial for deciding when and where to invest ones funds. Michael’s interest in the capital markets initially drew him to the Macic and to apply to be a sector associate. Michael spent the 2010/2011 school year as a sector associate where his knowledge and appreciation for the world of investing grew as did his desire to share his experiences and knowledge with other students. Michael is very excited to be a part of the Macic executive team as Vice President of Internal Relations. He wants to assist and encourage students from all faculties to engage in the rewards and challenges of investing and the Macic.
Nathan Manicom (Vice President of Administration)
Nathan is entering his second year of studies in the Commerce program and is the youngest executive on the team showing that students in all facilities and levels are welcomed to the Macic. Nathan spent the past school year as a sector associate and colleague to Will Van Next in the energy sector where he put his presentation and analytical skills to the test. Nathan looks forward to working with everyone and sharing his experiences and is excited to expand the Macic. Nathan’s message and goal is to “encourage first year students to get involved, as it is a great way to meet other people interested in finance and expand your knowledge. You will learn a great deal of useful information that will benefit you in the years to come.”
Reed Munsie (Vice President of Strategic Initiatives – MBA Relations)
Reed is entering his final academic term as an MBA Co-op student at the DeGroote School of Business. Reed was a Research Associate with the MACIC during his first term as a Finance MBA student and developed a passion for equity research while working with the club. Since then he has moved closer each co-op work term towards a career in research and currently works with the CIBC World Markets Equity Research team. As an executive with both the MACIC and MBA Finance Association, Reed intends to introduce the MACIC fund and the practical benefits of volunteer research to new MBA students. Reed passed the CFA level 1 exam in December, 2010 and intends to write level 2 in 2012.
Ajay Krishnan (Vice President of Strategic Initiatives – Technology)
Ajay is in his first year full time MBA pursuing. Ajay is pursuing a Finance major and Marketing Minor. Ajay comes equipped with a background in Mechanical Engineering and four years of experience as Business Analyst in Infosys Business Consulting and strategic IT one of the largest firms in India and the world. Ajay is excited to add a technical element to the Macic and bring the club closer to its members.
