Lou Serafini Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Lou Serafini Jr. joined Fengate in 1995 and became Chief Executive Officer in 2002. During his tenure, Fengate has experienced tremendous growth by earning the trust of a growing group of institutional investors, securing more than $10 billion in equity capital under management and managing over $40 billion in assets.
With a commitment to top-tier client service, Lou has built a best-in-class senior leadership team to work closely with Fengate’s valued investors and industry partners. Lou oversees the executive management team and is responsible for the overall vision of the firm and its investment activities.
Under Lou’s leadership, Fengate has achieved Platinum Club member status as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, retaining this designation since 2007 and, in 2022, the firm earned recognition as part of Waterstone Human Capital’s 2022 Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures™. Fengate is certified as a Great Place to Work® having been named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™, one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for Women, one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for Inclusion and one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for Today’s Youth. In January 2022, the firm become a signatory for the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) Diversity in Action initiative.
A business thought leader, Lou is a frequent keynote speaker for industry conferences and a media commentator. He is recognized for his authenticity and the high level of trust he has secured with Fengate’s investors, partners and portfolio companies. Lou is a member of the Business Council of Canada and sits on the boards of various portfolio investments.
Building on Fengate’s legacy of generous community support, Lou established the Fengate Community Foundation and the Fengate Recreation Fund supporting numerous charitable organizations with a focus on children and youth programs. Fengate is a staunch supporter of the communities in which it works, and supports an extensive range of charitable events.
