Andrey Omelchak

CFA, CIM, FRM, M.Sc.
President, CEO & Chief Investment Officer
Andrey Omelchak is the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Investment Officer of LionGuard Capital Management, which he founded in 2014. As President & CEO, Andrey sets the company's strategic direction, makes key hiring decisions, and ensures that the highest ethical and professional standards are upheld throughout its operations. He also manages relationships with the firm's sophisticated client base, which includes institutional investors, family offices, fund-of-funds, investment advisers, and high-net-worth individuals.
As CIO, Andrey oversees the investment strategies of the funds managed by the firm. He is responsible for asset allocation, stock selection, and implementing a rigorous risk management process. He ensures that all investment personnel adhere to LionGuard’s investment philosophy and contributes to strengthening the firm's leading fundamental research capabilities.
Before founding LionGuard, Andrey was a Portfolio Manager at Montrusco Bolton Investments, where he managed over $1.3 billion in assets. He also developed new fund offerings that were successfully marketed to the firm's institutional clientele.
Prior to his career in money management, Andrey worked in sell-side research at Dundee Securities, where he gained valuable insights that, he believes, made him a much better investor. Before Dundee, he held roles in risk management, research, trading, and operations at Bellator Fund Management. Starting his career as a risk manager, Andrey believes this experience gives him a unique perspective on downside protection and capital preservation, setting him apart from most other investors.
Andrey graduated with distinction from Concordia University in Montreal, where he earned both his Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Science degrees. His graduate thesis was published in The Journal of Portfolio Management and The Journal of Derivatives & Hedge Funds, and he presented it at several academic conferences.
In addition to holding the CFA designation from the CFA Institute, Andrey is also a certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM) through the Global Association of Risk Professionals and a Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) through the Canadian Securities Institute.
Beyond his professional achievements, Andrey is deeply committed to making a difference in the community. He actively contributes to charitable causes focused on children's health, children's education, and medical research, believing in the importance of giving back and supporting future generations.
Andrey is also a frequent guest and commentator on Bloomberg BNN (including Market Call), AIMA and CAASA panels, and regularly contributes to Reuters, the Financial Post, and other media outlets.