Ivan Ma
About Ivan Ma
Ivan Ma serves as the Senior Vice President and Director of Corporate Finance at KPMG Corporate Finance LLC, where he has led numerous M&A transactions exceeding $1 billion. His extensive experience includes significant roles in various high-profile sales and acquisitions, particularly in the Canadian market.
Work at KPMG Corporate Finance LLC
Ivan Ma serves as the Senior Vice President and Director of Corporate Finance at KPMG Corporate Finance LLC. He has been in this role since 2021, contributing to various high-profile transactions in the corporate finance sector. His responsibilities include leading mergers and acquisitions, managing client relationships, and overseeing financial advisory services. His experience at KPMG builds on his previous roles in investment banking and corporate development, allowing him to leverage a comprehensive understanding of the financial landscape.
Education and Expertise
Ivan Ma holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University. He also completed all six required modules at the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators (CICBV). Additionally, he is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) through the Institute of Chartered Accountants in British Columbia. His educational background provides a strong foundation in business valuation and financial analysis, which supports his work in corporate finance.
Background in Corporate Development and Investment Banking
Before joining KPMG, Ivan Ma worked at Capital West Partners as Vice President of Investment Banking from 2016 to 2021. He also held a position in Corporate Development at Teekay from 2015 to 2016. His earlier experience at KPMG as a Senior Associate from 2012 to 2015 allowed him to develop essential skills in financial advisory and transaction management. This diverse background in corporate development and investment banking has equipped him with the expertise to manage complex financial transactions.
M&A Transactions and Notable Projects
Ivan Ma has played a significant role in numerous mergers and acquisitions, with a combined transaction value exceeding $1 billion. He was involved in the sale of the Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine to Inception Fertility and managed the sale of Harbour Air to Birch Hill Equity Partners. His contributions extend to various other transactions, including Vancity's acquisition of CoPower and the sale of Rubicon Pharmacies to TorQuest Partners. His extensive experience in M&A positions him as a key player in the corporate finance industry.
Professional Contributions and Transactions
Throughout his career, Ivan Ma has been involved in several notable transactions, including the sale of IPAC Chemicals & Power Chemicals to DuBois Chemicals and the management of WA-2! Water's sale to Quench. He has also facilitated the Edo Royalty LP private placement transaction and played a key role in the sale of Vessel Packaging to TricorBraun. His involvement in these transactions highlights his capability in navigating complex financial deals and his commitment to delivering value in corporate finance.