Reliable. Knowledgeable. Experienced.
David M. Star
President & CEO
David founded Pier 21 Asset Management in 2005. In addition to setting the company’s strategic objectives, he seeks out exclusive relationships with a few of the globe’s most unique and skilled money managers. He has over 35 years of executive management experience in the investment industry, the majority overseeing business units responsible for investment product development and oversight in the retail, high net worth, institutional and insurance channels. He is also the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer.
Michael H. Peck, MBA, CFA
Executive Vice President, Institutional Client Development
Michael joined Pier 21 Asset Management in 2024. He is responsible for developing and implementing the blueprint to grow the company in accordance with the firm’s strategic objectives. In addition to liaising with pension consultants, he ensures new clients’ investment needs are suitably matched to Pier 21’s investment strategies. Prior to joining Pier 21 he led the Canadian office of a large global investment management firm. Most of Michael’s 25 years of investment management experience is in successfully growing institutional asset management businesses.
Éric Bossé, CFA
Senior Vice President, Pooled Fund and Client Operations
Éric joined Pier 21 Asset Management in 2016. He oversees the firm’s institutional pooled funds and leads the dynamic development of the firm’s operating platform so that institutional clients’ varied and complex needs are well served and continuously receiving timely, relevant and accurate information. Prior to joining Pier 21, Éric lead the product management function and held office with the mutual fund dealer of a large Quebec based financial institution. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry.
Mariem Zitoun
Vice President, Compliance and Corporate Services
Mariem joined Pier 21 Asset Management in 2023. She is responsible for implementing certain elements of the firm’s compliance regime as well as managing various corporate deliverables. Prior to joining Pier 21, Mariem held positions of increasing responsibility with over 12 years of experience at a large global custodian, most recently as a service director. Her superior understanding of the internal workings of custodians as well as her client-centric approach allows her to significantly contribute to achieving the goals of the organization.
Salvatore Porporino
Manager, Operations
Salvatore joined Pier 21 Asset Management in 2022. He manages various elements of the firm’s administrative and operational platform on a day-to-day basis to ensure a smooth and efficient client experience. Prior to joining the firm, Salvatore held positions of increasing responsibility for a large bank-owned asset management firm, most recently as a senior supervisor. He has over seven years of experience in the financial industry.
