Thomas Tates
About Thomas Tates
Thomas Tates is the Sr. Vice President HR at Brookfield Asset Management in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with over 15 years of experience in various HR roles across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Brookfield Asset Management
Thomas Tates currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Brookfield Asset Management in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he oversees HR strategy and operations for the company. His leadership has been integral since his promotion to this position. He brings a wealth of experience and deep industry knowledge to this role.
Previous Roles at Brookfield Asset Management
Before becoming the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Brookfield Asset Management, Thomas Tates served as Vice President, HR from 2018 to 2020. During this period, he was responsible for significant HR functions across the organization. Prior to that, he worked as HR Director from 2015 to 2018, focusing on talent management and employee relations.
Experience at Direct Energy
Thomas Tates has a robust background at Direct Energy, having held multiple roles over several years. He was an HR Director, HR Business Partner from 2013 to 2015. From 2011 to 2013, he served as Manager of Employee/Labor Relations. He also worked as an Employee/Labour Relations Consultant from 2010 to 2011. His early roles included Compensation Analyst and HR Systems & Data Specialist, evidencing his extensive expertise in HR data management and compensation analysis.
Educational Background
Thomas Tates holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Relations and Human Resources from the University of Toronto. He also completed a Bachelor of Commerce, focusing on Human Resources and Finance, from Ryerson University. Additionally, he spent a year on an international exchange at CERAM Sophia Antipolis.
Career Progression
Starting his career as a Human Resources Assistant at the City of Toronto in 2007, Thomas Tates has progressed to senior-level roles over the past 15 years. He transitioned from these initial stages to his current position as Senior Vice President within 13 years. His career reflects a trajectory of consistent professional growth in the HR domain.