Matthew Gaasenbeek joined Stifel GMP in 2019 as Co-Head of Investment Banking. He brings extensive experience in Diversified, Mining and Financial Services. Most recently, he managed Northern Crown Capital, a boutique merchant bank, where he advised and invested in a diversified group of companies. Prior to that, Matt was President of Cannacord Genuity where he worked for 23 years. During his career, he was involved in raising over $15 billion in debt and equity in more than 1500 transactions, and advised on over $3 billion in mergers and acquisitions. In addition, he managed and built high performing capital market teams, which consistently were top of industry league tables and studies. He received a Bachelor's Degree from Western University and an MBA from the Ivey School of Business. Matthew is also the Chairman of the Lake of Bays Marine Museum and Navigational Society.