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MEET OUR TEAM

The People Behind the Portfolio

Kilgour Williams Capital ("KWC") was founded by two senior Canadian credit experts. Colin Kilgour and Daniel Williams have decades of leadership in credit risk management, portfolio management and structuring. The KWC team has extensive experience gained at leading investment managers, banks, and accounting firms from around the world. 

 

In 2020, Walter Global Asset Management, a private equity firm, became a shareholder in KWC and Sylvain Brosseau, CEO of WGAM, joined KWC's board of directors.

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Colin Kilgour

Founding Principal

Colin Kilgour is Co-Founder and Principal of Kilgour Williams Capital (KWC). The roots of KWC began in 2007 when the firm launched as an advisor to Canadian institutions affected by the meltdown in global credit markets. For 10 years, KWC was the pre-eminent Canadian advisor in this space. As the credit crisis receded, KWC pivoted to asset management, focusing on credit generally and marketplace lending specifically, launching Kiwi Private Credit Fund in 2017 to deliver stable alternative yield to Canadian investors. Today, KWC manages private credit funds in Canada, the US, and offshore serving investors globally. Prior to KWC, Colin spent 9 years as a global management consultant before he started, led and sold a structured finance company that provided securitization-based funding to mid-market companies.  He has an undergraduate degree in Computer Science from University of Manitoba and an MBA from  Ivey Business School.

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Daniel Williams

Founding Principal

Daniel Williams is Co-founder and Principal of Kilgour Williams Capital, an asset management firm that specializes in private credit. From 2009 to 2017, Kilgour Williams advised investors that held structured credit products which had become distressed as a result of the Global Financial Crisis.  In 2017, the firm launched its first private credit fund and today manages the Kiwi family of 3 private credit funds that serve investors in Canada, the US, Israel and other countries. Prior to Kilgour Williams, Daniel was Chief Investment Officer of Dundee Bank. He is also the former Head of Credit Portfolio Management at National Bank Financial and he began his career in strategy consulting with Oliver Wyman & Co and other consulting firms. He has a Bachelor of Commerce

from Queen’s University.

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Dhara Gor

VICE PRESIDENT, PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Dhara joined KWC in 2019 and is part of the portfolio management team.  Additionally she has significant experience managing the treasury and overall operations of the KWC funds.  Prior to joining KWC, she gained over 4 years of experience in Corporate Finance & Strategy in Deloitte and JP Morgan.  She is a Chartered Accountant (India) and holds a BComm in Finance & Accounts from the University of Mumbai.

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Cecilia Wang

VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE & OPERATIONS

Cecilia joined KWC in May 2024.  She is a CPA CA with over 20 years of experience with public companies including wealth management for UHNW families, offshore funds, insurance and alternative lending.  In these roles, she managed day-to-day financial operations, financial reporting, strategic planning with a focus on improvement of operational efficiency.  She provided overall direction and leadership within finance, operations, and corporate governance.  Cecilia has an HBA degree from Ivey Business School.

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Jake LaPalme

Senior Associate, Finance & Operations

Jake LaPalme joined the firm in December 2024. He is a financial services professional with a strong background in investment research and fund operations. Currently pursuing an MBA in Investment Management at Concordia University's John Molson School of Business, Jake has honed his expertise through diverse roles in the finance industry. His experience includes managing hedge fund operations, conducting in-depth equity and macroeconomic research, and ensuring compliance in financial audits. Jake is dedicated to leveraging his skills and knowledge to deliver innovative and effective financial solutions for the firm. Jake has his Honors BA from Wilfrid Laurier University.

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Sherry Bagheri

Associate, Business & Portfolio Analytics

Sherry joined Kilgour Williams Capital in September 2025 as an Associate, Business and Portfolio Analytics. She brings over six years of experience in equity research and investment analysis, including roles at a Canadian family office.

Sherry holds a Master’s degree in Finance and is currently completing her MBA in Investment Management at Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business. She has passed Level II of the CFA Program and is a Certified Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA). With strong quantitative skills and expertise in data analysis tools, Sherry works closely with the Finance and Operations team and the Portfolio Management team to enhance efficiency and strengthen the firm’s data-driven decision-making capabilities.

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Andrew Branch

Head of Sales – Canada

Andrew is responsible for leading the firm’s national distribution strategy and developing relationships with investment advisors, portfolio managers, private wealth platforms, and family offices across Canada.

Andrew has more than 20 years of experience in investment management and capital raising across both public and private markets. Prior to joining Kilgour Williams Capital, he held senior investment sales and business development roles within the Canadian investment management industry.

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Daniel Leventhal

EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST

With nearly 30 years of distinguished experience in the realms of investments, finance, and real estate, Daniel has established himself as a leading figure in these sectors.

 
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a Master of Laws (LLM) degree, his expertise combines deep financial and legal understanding as well as decades of business experience. 

 

Currently, Daniel serves as the Chairman and CEO of publicly traded investment house. Before his current role, Daniel held the position of CEO at a publicly traded real estate company. His extensive career also includes roles as CFO and Deputy CEO at various public and private investment houses and real estate companies.

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Yahalomit Tzuberi

EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST

With over 15 years of distinguished experience in senior management, Yahalomit has built a robust career within global corporations and the banking sector, particularly in the foreign securities department.

 
Her expertise spans multiple continents, with a strong orientation towards European and middle east markets, where she has successfully navigated complex financial landscapes and fostered strategic growth.

 
Yahalomit holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management and a Master’s degree in Consulting and Organizational Development, equipping her with a deep understanding of organizational dynamics and strategic development on a global scale.

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