Meet the Team

  • Kevin Gopaul - ETF Solutions Inc.

    Kevin Gopaul

    FOUNDER

    Kevin’s 25 year career has spanned research, trading, portfolio management and executive roles at top organizations, including Barclays Global Investors, Sun Life Financial, Scotia Capital and BMO. He studied Economics, Finance and Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, and was recognized as one of Investment Industry Association of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40.

    During his time at BMO, Kevin held the position of Canadian CEO, Chief Investment Officer and Global Head of Quantitative Investments, managing teams in Toronto, Hong Kong, London and Chicago. He was also the key architect and driving force behind BMO Global Asset Management’s $100B ETF franchise from 2009 to 2023.

    Kevin continues to be an active participant in the financial services industry, currently acting as the longest serving, and founding Director, of the Canadian ETF Association (CETFA). He was also elected to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance (CCGG).

    In addition, Kevin is dedicated to supporting valuable causes. He is a member of the Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada, is a key contributor to the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ontario, and is also a supporter of the BlackNorth Initiative’s “Education Within Reach” Program.

  • Mark Raes - ETF Solutions Inc.

    Mark Raes, CFA, MBA

    PARTNER

    Mark has over 20 years of experience in the global ETF industry, working for industry-leading providers. He has worked with new providers coming to market, and has also directed established providers in building their market position and continuing to grow. In addition, Mark has led product development teams, responsible for business strategy, ETF launch and shelf development, distribution positioning, and capital market partnerships.

    During his time at BMO, Mark held the position of Head of Product, responsible for Canadian ETFs, mutual funds and pooled funds, while supporting international ETFs. He led the expansion of BMO's ETF line up of passive and active ETFs across asset classes and geographies, including many notable ETFs. He also oversaw the development of BMO's industry-leading mutual funds of ETFs program.

    Previously, Mark was an ETF portfolio manager, and has developed operational expertise in the ETF market. Mark is a CFA charterholder, and holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business, York University.

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Who We Are

ETF Solutions Inc. is a highly experienced and proven ETF service provider that is focused on helping our client’s grow their ETF businesses, while also capitalizing on exciting market opportunities.

Our ETF executive team has over 20 years of experience in both Canadian and global markets. We have led new market entrants, enhanced business strategy and product design for existing ETF providers, launched innovative ETFs, built flagship ETFs in the Canadian market, and developed ETF providers with sterling reputations. Trusted by our clients, we have a unique focus on distribution across client channels and product positioning, resulting in proven success.

ETF Solutions Inc. aims to utilize our extensive experience to provide not only service offerings that our clients can count on, but also a true partner that is passionate about the success of your ETF business.