Iman Kara (Samji), Cpa, Ca
About Iman Kara (Samji), Cpa, Ca
Iman Kara (Samji), CPA, CA, is the Vice President of Portfolio Management & Sustainability at Brookfield Asset Management, with over ten years of experience in asset management, accounting, finance, and compliance.
Title
Iman Kara (Samji), CPA, CA, currently serves as the Vice President of Portfolio Management & Sustainability at Brookfield Asset Management. In this role, Iman oversees the implementation of sustainability initiatives and manages the company's extensive portfolio, ensuring alignment with ESG standards.
Work Experience at Brookfield Asset Management
Iman Kara began her journey at Brookfield Asset Management as Manager, Portfolio Management & ESG Strategy, from 2020 to 2022. She was then promoted to Director, Portfolio Management & ESG Strategy, where she worked from 2022 to 2024. In 2024, she assumed her current role as Vice President, Portfolio Management & Sustainability. Throughout her tenure, she has been instrumental in developing and executing ESG strategic initiatives, specifically for Brookfield Infrastructure's equity and debt investments.
Experience at Allied Properties REIT
Before joining Brookfield Asset Management, Iman Kara held key roles at Allied Properties REIT. She served as Manager, Financial Reporting and Compliance from 2017 to 2020 and briefly as Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting & Financial Planning in 2020 for 3 months. Her responsibilities included financial reporting, compliance, and corporate accounting tasks.
Career at PwC Canada
Iman Kara's professional journey began at PwC Canada, where she worked as a Senior Associate from 2014 to 2017. In this role, she gained foundational experience in auditing, accounting, and financial reporting, which set the stage for her later roles in asset management and ESG strategy.
Education and Certifications
Iman Kara holds a BBA in Accounting and Finance from the Schulich School of Business at York University. She was an International Exchange Student at the Singapore Management University from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) accredited by CPA Canada, and has completed Business and Climate Change: Decarbonization training at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. Iman also has certifications from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET I - III), obtained between 2022 and 2023.
ESG and Sustainability Initiatives
At Brookfield Asset Management, Iman Kara has been at the forefront of implementing ESG and sustainability programs. She is responsible for sustainability reporting and engaging with global portfolio companies and stakeholders through investor relations. Her work ensures that Brookfield's investments align with environmental, social, and governance criteria, reflecting a commitment to sustainable development.