Team

Vanessa Naughton leads the communications and marketing strategy for Fengate Private Equity. She joined the firm in September 2025, bringing more than a decade of experience in strategic communications, brand and reputation management, media relations, and stakeholder engagement. 

Prior to joining Fengate, Vanessa spent nearly a decade at OMERS, where she worked on high-impact initiatives including transaction communications, change and issues management, executive positioning, and thought leadership. 

Vanessa began her career in the tech sector as a communications and events specialist at Microsoft, where she built a strong foundation in B2C marketing, community management, and corporate events.