James Cowan

Vice Chair, Global Private Markets
Toronto
James Cowan

James is actively engaged in supporting the distribution of Northleaf’s private markets products to the retail and wealth management channels.

Prior to joining Northleaf in 2023, James held senior leadership positions at Macquarie Group in Toronto and New York, and most recently served as CEO & President of MIRA Infrastructure Global Solutions funds. James has more than 20 years’ experience sourcing and executing investments, managing assets and building relationships with institutional and high-net-worth investors. Previously, James was at TD Securities Inc. and Hambros Canada Inc. 

James received a Bachelor of Arts from Western University.