Meradia Expands North American Footprint with Launch of Canadian Entity
MONTRÉAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2025--
Meradia, LLC, a leading US-based management consultancy specializing in Investment Operations and Technology transformation, is pleased to announce the launch of its Canadian affiliate, Meradia Canada Inc., headquartered in Montréal, Quebec.
Canada is home to some of the world's most sophisticated investment managers, including Canadian pension funds, which have long been pioneers in private market investments. This sophistication means Canadian managers are challenged by a particularly unique and complex operational and technical landscape.
'Meradia is uniquely positioned to address our Canadian clients' challenges with our deep expertise and proven methodologies,' said Scott A. Wybranski, CEO of Meradia. 'We have seen growing demand for our services in Canada over the past five years. Establishing Meradia Canada Inc. demonstrates a strong commitment to our Canadian clients.'
Meradia Canada Inc. will build a dedicated local team, tapping into Canada's rich talent pool. The Canadian affiliate will leverage Meradia's proven delivery accelerators and training programs to ensure consistent, high-quality results.
Montréal will serve as a strategic hub for Meradia's operations throughout the country, offering tailored consulting services to enhance data-driven decision-making and create scale in investment operations. Meradia's existing leadership will temporarily oversee Canadian operations until a full-time Canadian CEO is hired.
About Meradia
Meradia is a leader in operations and technology consulting for investment management. Since 1997, we have provided strategic advisory and implementation services that transform operational processes, performance, analytics, and reporting. Our consultants leverage decades of experience in investment performance measurement, front-to-back operations, and technical platforms to create scalable solutions. Our extensive portfolio includes institutional asset managers, asset owners, OCIOs, wealth, trust, and insurance companies.
For more information, please visit www.meradia.ca.
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