Amanda Voegeli, CFA, is a co-founder and the managing partner of Southlea Group. Prior to this, she grew the Canadian Rewards practice at a large, multi-service consulting firm, spending 25 years as a well-known and trusted advisor to the boards and management teams of many of Canada's largest and mid-sized companies (both publicly-traded and privately-held). She uses her business acumen and direct approach to solve business challenges covering all matters related to pay levels, design and governance. Voegeli is a well-known advisor in the asset management space and is regularly asked to advise boards on current and projected trends in this unique sector. She has a Bachelor Degree of Commerce from the University of British Columbia. She is currently enrolled in the Institute of Corporate Directors’ Director Education Program and is a CFA charterholder.
The secret sauce of Canadian pension plan returns lies in their ability to attract top talent, carefully design compensation frameworks, and adapt to market conditions.