André T. M. Alves

André T. M. Alves, CFA has extensive work experience in the finance industry. André T. is currently serving as the Regional Vice President of Sales at Franklin Templeton since January 2020. Prior to this, they worked at Invesco Canada as a Regional Vice President, where they held various roles including Regional Sales Manager and Business Development Manager from 2014 to 2020. Additionally, André has experience as a Research & Development Associate at Sustainable Equity Research Inc. and as an Independent Consultant at Element & Associates: Corporate and Project Finance Ltd. André T. also served as the Manager of Business and Projects at Carbon Friendly Solutions Inc. where they played a key role in corporate governance and compliance procedures.

André T. M. Alves, CFA earned a B.Sc. degree in Economics and Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria, where they studied from 2005 to 2010. Prior to that, they attended Associação Escola Graduada de São Paulo from 1999 to 2005, completing the American Curriculum, Brazilian Curriculum, and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB). In addition to their formal education, they have also obtained additional certifications such as the Canadian Securities Course, the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charterholder, and the Conduct and Practices Handbook Course.