Paul D. Reynolds

Paul D. Reynolds (March 26, 1963 – April 1, 2015) was a Canadian investment banker at Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. He rose through the ranks to CEO, leading the brokerage to become one of Canada's largest global investment firms.

Early life and education Reynolds was the eldest of 6 children born to John Reynolds, former Conservative member of Parliament, and his wife in British Columbia.

In 1999, he was appointed Canaccord president and led European operations from London until 2006. In 2007, he became CEO of Canaccord. Under Reynolds' leadership, the company expanded its presence into 10 countries and grew through major acquisitions like Genuity and in 2012, Britain-based brokerage Collins Stewart.

Reynolds had been appointed to the prestigious International Crisis Group Board of Trustees.

Death Reynolds was married and had four children. After his two youngest children were born, he adopted a much more athletic lifestyle. He was 52 years old.