Matt Press
About Matt Press
Matt Press is the Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Brookfield Infrastructure Group, with extensive experience in infrastructure investments and board governance.
Current Position at Brookfield Asset Management
Matt Press currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for the Brookfield Infrastructure Group. He operates out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he is responsible for forming and executing equity fundraising strategies for Brookfield’s Infrastructure funds, particularly focusing on external stakeholders. He started this position on August 1, 2021, and brings a wealth of experience in infrastructure investments and board governance to the role.
Previous Roles at TD Asset Management
Prior to his current role, Matt Press was heavily involved in infrastructure investments at TD Asset Management. He worked as Vice President & Director, Infrastructure Investments from 2020 to 2021 for 9 months and held the role of Vice President, Infrastructure Investments from 2015 to 2020 for 5 years. During his tenure, he focused on strategic investment activities in the infrastructure sector, leveraging his expertise to drive significant value for the organization.
Board Governance Experience
Matt Press has extensive experience in board governance, having served as Chair and Board Member across various companies. He was Chair of the Board of Directors at Alberta PowerLine General Partner Ltd (2019-2021) and Ballycadden Wind Farm Ltd (2018-2021). Furthermore, he served on the boards of WCSB Power (2017-2019) and Silicon Ranch Corporation (2016-2021). These roles have equipped him with a deep understanding of corporate governance and strategic oversight.
Educational Background
Matt Press has a strong academic background underscoring his expertise in finance and corporate strategy. He earned his MBA in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law from York University's Schulich School of Business in 2006, after completing his BBA in Finance from the same institution in 2000. Additionally, he also studied Economics during an overseas student program at Tel Aviv University in 1996.
Professional Experience in Finance and Infrastructure
Matt Press has a diverse portfolio of experience in the finance and infrastructure sectors. He worked at TD Securities from 2010 to 2014 as Vice President, Debt Capital Markets and as Liquidity Risk & Treasury Manager from 2000 to 2005. He also held the position of Senior Associate at CIT Financial Ltd. from 2007 to 2010 and served as a Senior Consultant at CGI from 2006 to 2007. His career reflects a robust background in financial markets, risk management, and strategic investment.