Dean McPherson is a results-driven corporate finance and business development executive with a strategic focus on achieving exceptional outcomes through collaborative leadership and relationship management. He currently serves as the Head of Business Development - Global Mining at TMX Group, a position he has held since November 2017. In this role, Dean has been instrumental in driving significant growth and innovation in the global mining sector, leveraging his extensive experience and industry knowledge. With over 20 years of experience in investment banking and corporate finance, Dean has held several key positions throughout his career. From 2013 to 2017, he was the Managing Director of Investment Banking at Global Maxfin Capital Inc., where he led numerous high-profile transactions and provided strategic advisory services to clients. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Investment Banking at PI Financial Corp. from 2010 to 2012, where he focused on equity research and capital markets. Dean's career also includes a tenure as Partner at Loewen, Ondaatje, McCutcheon Ltd. from 2008 to 2010, and as an Equity Research Associate at Haywood Securities from 2006 to 2007. His diverse experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of the financial markets and the ability to navigate complex business environments effectively. Dean holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance and Strategic Management from the Schulich School of Business at York University, completed in 2005. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, with honors, from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, in 1993. His strategic vision, coupled with his commitment to driving progress in the mining and finance sectors, has positioned Dean as a leading figure in corporate finance and business development in the Toronto, Canada area.