March 16 - 17, 2027 | Javits Center, New York

Decode the Market. 
Build the Future.
Capture the Alpha.

Frank Ieraci

Frank Ieraci

Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Active Equities & Head of Investment CPP Investments

Frank is the Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Active Equities at CPP Investments. Active Equities’ mandate is to deliver alpha in the global public equity markets through fundamental security selection. Frank joined CPP Investments in 2007 and has held various senior leadership roles, including Head of Active Fundamental Equities, where he was responsible for managing a concentrated portfolio of equity investments and leading a team of sector specialists; and most recently Managing Director, Head of Research and Portfolio Strategy, leading data-driven research efforts and portfolio design and construction for Active Equities. Prior to joining CPP Investments, Frank was a Portfolio Manager responsible for public equity investments in the Media & Communications industry for Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. Prior to that, he was an investment banker for BMO in the M&A group. Frank holds a BA in Economics and Management Science from Toronto Metropolitan University, and a Masters in Financial Economics from the University of Toronto. He is a CFA charterholder, and holds an ICD.D Director designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.

DAY ONE I Tuesday March 31

12:20 PM FIRESIDE CHAT: Deep Alpha Capture: Mining Discretionary Investors for Alpha

Discussion Points:

• Why traditional signal-based models aren’t enough
• The frameworks, structures, and mindset shifts required to embed decision science into the investment process
• What defines a great analyst in a decision science world? Beyond credentials—traits like probabilistic thinking, cognitive flexibility, and data curiosity
• Where discretion fits in, and how the firm ensures accountability and clarity in human-machine collaboration
• Frameworks for building a culture of structured thinking, analytical humility, and iterative learning

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Frank.

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