John Welch
Partner

Part of Toron’s client relationship team, John’s wide-ranging interests and his consummate capacity to match people with ideas exemplifies Toron’s commitment to a premier level of client service.

Over the past 30 years, John has coupled his career in investment banking at Wood Gundy, CIBC in London, Sydney, Tokyo and Hong Kong and wealth management, most recently as President and CEO of UBS Bank (Canada).

His depth of experience in private wealth management and understanding of retirement planning for entrepreneurs make him especially well suited to direct the Pension Plan Initiative at Toron.

John is active in the community as:

• Past Chair, Board of Trustees, Toronto Grace Hospital Foundation
• Past Director, Best Buddies Canada
• Past Board Member, Country Day School
• Director of Toronto Boat Museum; Mahogany Harbour
• Chevalier of the Order of Hospitaliers of St. John
• Freeman, City of London

A major supporter of Dressage, his horses have represented Canada at the 2004 Pan Am Games, the 2006 World Equestrian Games, and the 2008 Olympics. ↑ top