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Gary Skene

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Managing Director, Head Investment Banking Canada at Stifel Institutional
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Gary Skene is the Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking for Canada at Stifel Institutional. With over two decades of M&A experience from senior roles at National Bank Financial and Canaccord Genuity, he leads Stifels Canadian operations. He holds an MBA from the University of Torontos Rotman School of Management.

Gary is a committed community supporter, particularly of Trillium Health Partners. He has publicly expressed his pride in contributing to the organizations mission to build Canadas largest hospital and deliver world-class healthcare, actively encouraging others to support the cause.

He is a vocal champion of his teams expansion and is focused on growing Stifels presence and capabilities across Canada.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Managing Director, Head Investment Banking Canada
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Canadian Market Growth
As the head of Canadian Investment Banking, he is actively focused on expanding Stifel's platform and partnerships within Canada.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Possesses deep expertise in M&A, having previously served as Managing Director of Mergers & Acquisitions at National Bank Financial.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Managing Director, Head Investment Banking Canada
Stifel Institutional
7-2020 - 8-2024
Managing Director
Stifel Institutional
8-2015 - 7-2020
Managing Director, Mergers & Acquisitions
National Bank Financial
3-2013 - 6-2015
Managing Director Investment Banking
Canaccord Genuity Group Inc.
5-2010 - 3-2013
Director, Investment Banking
Canaccord Genuity Inc.
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Gary Skene - Stifel Institutional. Featured in Stifel Institutional
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Education
1996 - 1999
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
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Martingrove Collegiate
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
University of Waterloo
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