Jagdeep Singh Bachher

Career

Alberta Investment Management Corporation Bachher joined Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) in 2009. He initially served as Deputy Chief Investment Officer and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing various portfolios and operations of AIMCo's $118 billion in assets, including public sector pension plans, provincial endowments, and government funds. His work as COO included leading AIMCo through periods of organizational change, which involved managing critical systems upgrades. Despite some challenges in management style during this period, his leadership in AIMCo's venture and innovation fund earned him recognition as a forward-thinking investor.

University of California In January 2014, Bachher left AIMCo to serve as Chief Investment Officer and Vice President of Investments for the University of California. This office is responsible for managing the University of California's investment portfolio, which grew to over $80 billion at the time of his appointment and has since increased to $169 billion. He manages the pension, endowment, retirement savings, and working capital investment pools of the UC system, reporting directly to the Board of Regents on investment matters. During his tenure, he implemented strategic changes, including enhancing transparency and responding to stakeholder concerns, particularly around socially responsible investing.

University of Waterloo In 2024, Bachher was appointed as the 12th Chancellor of the University of Waterloo, succeeding Dominic Barton. As a triple alumnus of the University, Bachher credits Waterloo's co-op program for significantly shaping his academic and professional career. He has served on the University's Board of Governors since 2018 and as vice-chair since 2020. In his role as Chancellor, he acts as an ambassador for the University and presides over convocation ceremonies, conferring degrees and diplomas to graduates.

Other Roles Bachher also served as Chairman Emeritus of the Institutional Investors Roundtable, a global financial think tank. He was a visiting scholar at Stanford University's Global Projects Center, where he contributed to discussions on innovation in institutional investing.