Bio

Adrian is a Partner and Managing Director with CIEL Capital. In his role, Adrian leads the central treasury function and financing activities for the CIEL Group of companies in addition to deal origination and execution. Adrian financed the acquisitions of MTB Transit Solutions and FGL Precision Works while at the Bank of Montreal. Adrian joined CIEL in 2017. Adrian built his career as an expert in leverage financing including acquisitions, succession, and other liquidity events. Spanning over 25 years, Adrian has held multiple leadership roles at Canadian Schedule A banks including Vice-President at the Bank of Montreal, leading a specialty team with over $1.5 billion funding over 5 years. Adrian held similar senior management roles at National Bank leading a team to support new growth opportunities. At the Bank of Montreal, Adrian was the National Co-Chair of W.I.S.E. (Women in Supported Environment), a group focused on developing future leaders. Adrian holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Econometrics from the University of Toronto and has held leadership Board of Director roles for many not-for-profit associations. He has also volunteered as a hockey and baseball coach, produced several musicals, and when he can, try to feed his love for music by playing the drums and tuba.