Financial Services

Transforming Two Asset Managers into a Global Powerhouse

Oct. 20, 2026

Guest: George Mavroudis, President and CEO, of Guardian Capital Group Limited (Guardian) and Desjardins Global Asset Management (DGAM).

Host: Andres Rincon, Managing Director and Head of ETF Sales and Strategy, TD Securities

In this episode, George Mavroudis shares his vision of leading a global asset management firm. With a combined US$280 billion in assets, Desjardins Global Asset Management (DGAM) and Guardian Capital Group are positioned to become globally recognized. We discuss opportunities for growth in private credit, liquid alternatives and AI-enabled investing, while fixed income remains a major strength. Finally, George shares how the "underdog" mindset, fueled by their new combined strength, gives Guardian a unique opportunity in the quickly evolving investment landscape.

This episode was recorded on September 16, 2026.

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George Mavroudis
George Mavroudis
President and CEO, of Guardian Capital Group Limited (Guardian) and Desjardins Global Asset Management (DGAM)

Biography

George Mavroudis is President and Chief Executive Officer of both Guardian Capital Group Limited (Guardian) and Desjardins Global Asset Management (DGAM). He was appointed to the role with DGAM in March 2026 following the completion of DGAM’s acquisition of Guardian.

He joined Guardian in 2005 in a senior executive capacity and was appointed President in 2009, with responsibility for the firm’s investment operations across institutional and private wealth businesses. He was named President and Chief Executive Officer in 2011.

George has over three decades of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Guardian, he was a Managing Director at JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management, where he held senior leadership roles across London, New York, and Toronto. From 1995 to 1998, he was based in Moscow as Chief Executive Officer of Robert Fleming’s institutional brokerage and investment banking operations in Russia. He began his career in 1992 at Coopers & Lybrand.

George holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (FCPA) and holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.

Andres Rincon
Andres Rincon
Managing Director and Head of ETF Sales and Strategy, TD Securities

Biography

Andres Rincon leads ETF Sales and Strategy at TD Securities, where he and his team advise institutional and wealth investors on ETF execution and the evolving ETF landscape. The group produces a wide range of ETF research and works closely with ETF issuers to support market making and distribution initiatives.

Andres joined TD Securities in 2008, beginning his career in credit risk management before moving into the Equity Derivatives division. He was subsequently relocated to the United Kingdom to establish and grow the firm’s equity options desk in London, a role he held for several years. Upon returning to Canada, Andres assumed responsibility for building and expanding TD Securities’ ETF sales and strategy platform—a mandate he continues to advance today.

Andres serves on the board of the Canadian ETF Association (CETFA) and holds the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation.