Keir Hunt
About Keir Hunt
Keir Hunt is the Managing Director of Investments at Brookfield Asset Management, with a background in law and extensive experience in corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions.
Current Role at Brookfield Asset Management
Keir Hunt is the Managing Director, Investments at Brookfield Asset Management. Since joining the organization in July 2021, Keir has been responsible for overseeing investment strategies and ensuring alignment with company goals. His responsibilities include managing investment portfolios and identifying growth opportunities within various markets.
Previous Experience at Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited
Before joining Brookfield Asset Management, Keir Hunt worked at Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. During his tenure from 2016 to 2021, he served as the Assistant Vice President, International Law, and General Counsel for Fairfax India and Fairfax Africa. In this role, Keir was in charge of mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and public company matters, contributing significantly to the legal framework and strategic direction of these entities.
Legal Leadership at George Weston Limited
From 2014 to 2016, Keir Hunt held the position of Senior Director, Legal at George Weston Limited, based in Toronto, Ontario. During this period, he provided expert legal advice and leadership, focusing on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal risk management. His contributions were pivotal in navigating the company through complex legal landscapes.
Early Career at Goodmans LLP
Keir Hunt began his legal career at Goodmans LLP, a leading Canadian law firm. Initially, he joined as an Articling Student from 2006 to 2007 and later worked as an Associate from 2007 to 2014. Over this seven-year period, he specialized in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and corporate finance, gaining extensive experience and honing his legal expertise.
Educational Background
Keir Hunt holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from Queen’s University, where he studied from 2003 to 2006. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy/Geography from Thompson Rivers University, completed between 1999 to 2003. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in law and investments.