Ciaran is a Partner and Head of Distribution, Europe & Asia and joined the firm in 2023. In his role, Ciaran is responsible for the firm’s existing relationships in the region and for introducing new capital to Sagard’s suite of private market solutions in private equity, private credit, venture capital and healthcare.
Ciaran is based in London, United Kingdom.
Prior to joining Sagard, Ciaran was responsible for Fiera Capital’s European and Asian Institutional business. He led the Distribution Team, servicing clients across this region. Joining in 2017, he initially held roles raising capital for the Private Markets Business and leading the marketing of Fiera Capital’s Infrastructure and Agriculture Strategies in Europe. Ciaran has more than 22 years of experience in the investment industry. His formative years were marketing in the UK and Europe, initially for Kleinwort Benson Investors and latterly AGF International Advisors. Since 2013, his experience has included undertaking business development activities and raising capital in Asia and the Middle East covering both alternative and traditional asset classes. While at AGF International Advisors Ciaran focused on Business Development within the EMEA (Europe and Middle East & Asia) region. During his tenure with AGF, Ciaran established its UK sales and marketing operation as well as introduced and raised capital for the firm’s Infrastructure business in Europe.
Ciaran holds a B.A. from the University of Westminster and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from Henley Management College and is a Qualified Financial Advisor.
