Eric Bonnor
About Eric Bonnor
Eric Bonnor is the Managing Director of the Private Funds Group - Canada at Brookfield Asset Management, with over 20 years of experience in the asset management industry.
Current Role at Brookfield Asset Management
Eric Bonnor currently holds the position of Managing Director, Private Funds Group - Canada at Brookfield Asset Management. He operates out of their Toronto, Ontario office. He also serves as the Senior Vice-President of Private Funds. In these roles, he oversees capital raising, marketing, and investor relations efforts globally within the private funds group.
Previous Leadership Roles
Eric Bonnor has an extensive history of leadership within Brookfield Asset Management and other organizations. From 2013 to 2015, he served as Managing Partner - Marketing & Investor Relations at Brookfield Brasil SA in Rio De Janeiro. Prior to this, he was the Senior Vice-President of Private Equity at Brookfield from 2004 to 2013. His earlier roles include serving as the President & Managing Director at Comfloresta Cia Cat Empreendimentos Florestais from 1998 to 2004.
Experience at Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce
Eric Bonnor was actively involved with the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce, where he served as a Past Member of the Board and Past Chairman from 2011 to 2013. His leadership during these years contributed to fostering stronger business relationships between Brazil and Canada.
Educational Background
Eric Bonnor holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry from the University of Toronto, which he completed between 1983 and 1987. His unique educational background in forestry complements his extensive experience in asset management and provides a distinct perspective in his professional roles.
Expanding Brookfield's Presence in Brazil
During his tenure at Brookfield Brasil SA, Eric Bonnor played a key role in expanding Brookfield's presence in the Brazilian market. He was responsible for establishing Brookfield’s Brazil Timber Fund I, contributing significantly to the company's timber assets in Brazil. His strategic efforts in marketing and investor relations were crucial in this expansion.