Mihail Garchev
Vice President and Head of Total Fund Management @BCI
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President and Head of Total Fund Management @BCI
Victoria, BC, CA
Pioneered an outcome-oriented Total Fund Management (TFM) framework, process, and capability for coherent top-down management of the Total Fund (rebalancing, liquidity, leverage, balance sheet, FX, strategic tilting, and risk mitigation)- Created the BCI CIO Operating and Governance Manual- Leads the oversight of QuadReal Property Group, a fully-owned $94 bn AUM subsidiary of BCI, managing real estate equity and real estate debt, and the largest real estate manager in Canada- Developed, implemented and managed a cross-asset active rebalancing portfolio (~$100B annual turnover)- Pioneered the first in Canada Measures of Success benchmarking framework for private asset classes and Total Fund- A member of the \"BCI of the future\" CEO-CIO appointed working group- Special projects and research for the CEO-CIO and Senior Management
EDUCATION
First English Language School, Sofia Bulgaria / https://www.fels-sofia.org/en/
High School Diploma, Quantitative, Humanitarian and Language Studies
University of National and World Economy
Master’s degree in International Economics/International Economic Relations, Department of Economics
SKILLS
ABOUT MIHAIL GARCHEV
A Senior Investment Executive with 25 years of experience leading total portfolio management, asset allocation, research and risk management in two (2) of the large Canadian pension funds. My career has progressed to senior-level investment management from my creative problem-solving skills, in-depth investment and market knowledge, and passionate energy for simplifying complex issues. I have learned a great deal from past failures, and enjoy the challenge of venturing into uncharted waters. I lead diverse teams to achieve and exceed investment growth goals. Particularly adept at facilitating persuasive executive communications via board presentations, strategy sessions, and speaking.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Developed a Total Fund Management process and platform for two (2) leading Canadian pension funds• Senior investment roles in two (2) of Canada\'s largest pension plans (combined $350B AUM)• 24 years of industry experience• Managed a +$20B active rebalancing • Proactively recommended hedging actions 18 months ahead of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis• Led efforts that avoided a $250M loss via a divestment from income trusts in 2006• Implemented a risk-adjusted performance evaluation for public and private asset classes• Pioneered an innovative risk management framework for private asset classes (internal risk ratings)• Developed two consecutive Strategic Plans for PSP InvestmentsEXECUTIVE HIGHLIGHTS LEADERSHIP• Hire and Develop High-Performing Teams• Empathetic, Inspiring and Leading without Rank• Corporate and Client Relationship Building• Board, Client, and Team Engagement• Personal Integrity and Ethics• Continuous Improvement Mindset INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT• Total Fund Management Expert• Asset Allocation and Portfolio Construction• Capital Markets and Economics • Risk Management • Investment Management Innovation• Critical Thinking, Research, and Analysis• Hands-On Technical Skills• In-Depth Industry Practices Knowledge CORPORATE GOVERNANCE• Stakeholder Management• Persuasive Executive Presenter• Strategic Visionary• Drive Influential Business Decisions • Produce Transformational Change• Corporate Decision-Making and Strategic Thinking• Agility and Adaptability
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