Meet the Team

  • Ronald Mayers

    Chief Executive Officer

    Ron brings deep experience across private markets, capital formation, and investor engagement. He has held multiple senior leadership roles including Vice Chairman at Canadian Tier 1 financial institutions and asset management platforms, where he focused on strategic growth, capital markets activity, and advising institutional and high-net-worth clients.

    A pioneer in Canadian alternative investments, Ron built and managed one of Canada’s earliest hedge funds and led alternative trading strategies within a globally recognized investment bank. He later developed a fully integrated alternative investment platform for a family office, including multiple direct investments alongside other leading family offices.

    Ron leads Sigma2’s strategy, leveraging long-standing relationships within the Canadian and US family office and high-net-worth investor community with a focus on disciplined execution and alignment between issuers and investors.

  • Michael Marianer

    Chief Financial Officer

    Michael brings deep experience across family office management, private markets, and real estate investing, with a focus on capital allocation, underwriting, and financial oversight.

    Prior to Gimlet, Michael held senior leadership roles including General Manager and CFO at Mitelman and Managing Director at Esmarko Capital, where he oversaw investments across real estate, financial services, and manufacturing, working closely with operating partners and stakeholders to drive performance and value creation.

    Earlier in his career, Michael built a strong technical foundation in public accounting at Deloitte and BDO Canada, advising clients on tax strategy, audit, and financial reporting across a range of industries.

  • Jamie Ritchie

    Senior Investment Consultant

    Jamie brings deep experience across family offices, private markets, and investment advisory, with a focus on investor engagement, capital formation, and strategic relationships. At Sigma2, he works closely with high-net-worth investors and family offices, supporting capital raising and alternative investment initiatives across an extensive network.

    Previously, Jamie held business development and investment roles at Visavis Investment Counsel and Pandion Investments. He began his career at Pavilion Global Markets, where he spent over two decades building a broad and enduring network across the investment landscape.

    Jamie is known for his connectivity and trusted relationships within the family office and high-net-worth community, with a focus on delivering access, alignment, and long-term partnerships.

  • Cedric Leblanc

    Compliance Officer

    Cedric brings extensive experience across regulatory compliance, private markets, and financial services, with a focus on building scalable, business-aligned compliance frameworks.

    Cedric has held many senior compliance roles, which allows him to lead compliance programs across investment platforms and supports product development, distribution, and operational expansion. At Sigma 2, he serves as Regulatory Compliance Officer where he works closely with leadership to embed compliance into the firm’s growth and operating strategy.

    He is known for a practical, solutions-driven approach to compliance, while bringing great precision to detail, effectively enabling firms to grow with confidence while maintaining strong regulatory standards.

  • Jason Jiang

    Jason Jiang

    Analyst

    Jason brings experience across compliance and operations within private market environments. He has supported a range of operational and regulatory initiatives, contributing to internal processes, reporting, and overall business activities.

    He is involved in core compliance functions and works across both operational and analytical areas, supporting structured processes and effective execution.

    With a background in finance, Jason is known for his process-driven approach, attention to detail, and proactive mindset.

    At Sigma2, Jason supports compliance and operations, helping ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal standards while contributing to the firm’s broader investment and client service activities.

  • Analyst

    Owen Liesemer

    Analyst

    Owen brings experience in investment analysis, financial research, and compliance within private market environments. He has supported investment and operational activities across asset management and alternative investment platforms, contributing to financial analysis, portfolio monitoring, and internal reporting processes.

    With a strong foundation in finance and economics, Owen has worked across both analytical and operational functions, supporting disciplined investment processes and effective execution.

    At Sigma2, Owen supports compliance and operations, helping ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal standards while contributing to the firm’s broader investment and client service activities.

  • Marina Slivca

    Accountant

    Marina supports accounting and bookkeeping functions within private market environments. She is involved in day-to-day financial operations, including maintaining records, processing transactions, and assisting with reconciliations and reporting.

    With a foundation in accounting and finance, Marina contributes to ensuring accurate and organized financial information while supporting ongoing operational needs.

    At Sigma2, Marina supports the accounting function, helping maintain financial records, assist with reporting processes, and ensure adherence to internal procedures and standards.