Our People

Richard has over 15 years of strategic financing advisory and transactional service experience with public, private, and state-owned companies in Canada, U.S. and China. Prior to co-founding Hawkbridge, Richard was a Senior Corporate Finance Manager with a private investment firm in Canada, and prior to that he worked as Associate to a Portfolio Manager at RBC Dominion Securities at 200 Bay Street, Toronto. Richard’s work experience includes growth equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, venture financing, strategic partnerships, real estate financing, PIPE (private investment into public equities), cross-culture and cross-border transactions, and pre-IPO financing.
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\nRichard studied Mechanical Engineering at the Beijing University of Chemical Technology from 2000-2001, and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto, Rotman Business School (2005). Richard has passed the Canadian Securities Course (“CSC”), Exempt Market Product Exam (“EMP”), passed the Partner, Director, and Senior Officer Course(“PDS”), and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (“CFA”) Charter Holder since 2013.
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\nRichard arrived in Toronto in 2002 with no plan to enter finance, rather, planning to become a top-notch mechanical engineer. However, University of Toronto Rotman School Commerce was the ONLY program still open and available by that particular time, so finance chose Richard and he started to study at University College, University of Toronto since May 2002. During university time, he co-founded and Chaired National University of Toronto Business Plan Competition (2004-2008, Four Terms), with the impressive and highly appreciated supports from four generations of incredibly hardworking volunteer teams, TSX Venture Exchange, Rotman school professors and Dean, and University level leaders, prominent Canadian entrepreneurs and CEOs of the largest Canadian financial institutions. Richard observed the power of community supports, experienced the strength of teamwork, and learned the importance of serving for a broader purpose. Richard was nominated as one of the candidates for CIBC Entrepreneurial of the Year in 2005 by two Rotman School professors who co-hosted the final venture fair at MaRS Centre.
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\nPassionate in world history and aerospace science, value investments, physics, and industrial designs especially relating to rocket engine design and space missions. Also very active in lake fishing, skiing, basketball, golf, mountain hiking, movie theories, and international travels.

Catherine joined Hawkbridge Capital in 2017, and has provided team with reliable supports on equity research, financial package development, financial modelling, valuation and other aspects. With educational and work experience in both Canada and China, Cathy has comprehensive financial knowledge in the following industries: consumer products, technology, industrial technology, and cleantech. Catherine has received a Bachelor‘s degree in Commerce (Honours) from the University of Toronto and has passed the first two levels of CFA exams.
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\nBefore joining Hawkbridge, Catherine worked with an Author, and School Lecturer, as well as Research Assistant in education, media and finance industry.

Artin Aliu joined Hawkbridge in 2022 to support team on all types of transactions. Before Hawkbridge, he worked as a Steel Market Analyst at a commodity trading company. Prior to trading company, Artin worked as a Corporate Development Analyst at a food and beverage company. Artin graduated from UBC Sauder School of Business, receiving a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance, with minor in Economics. Artin holds an Intensive Studies Certificate from Stanford University and has passed CFA Level 1 successfully.
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\nPassionate about space technology, philosophy, and economics, Artin spends his spare time reading journals and books to give birth and genesis to new ideas and thoughts. Also, he is very interested in international travel, skiing, and soccer.