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Alain-Olivier Desbois, CFA

Impact Finance Specialist, Buy & Sell Side Sustainability Practitioner

CEO of Elements Financial — Working with innovators and fund managers at the intersection of finance, technology and sustainability to drive scalable impact, with a focus on system investing and blue economy innovation deal structuring.

Julie Lafortune

Expertise in biodiversity and ecosystem economics and complex project management

Executive Director of CRABE – Centre for Applied Research on Biodiversity and Ecosystems at the Université du Québec en Outaouais, she holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and has worked in the environmental sector for over 15 years.

Diego Creimer

Former journalist, communicator and instigator of projects in finance and biodiversity, and eco-taxation.

Former journalist, communicator and instigator of projects in finance and biodiversity, and eco-taxation. Collaborator with the Canada Research Chair in Integrative Ecology; Chair of the Canadian mirror committee for the development of the new ISO-Biodiversity standard.

Saphira Suoi

Impact Investment Research

With a Bachelor degree in Finance, a certification in Canadian Securities Course and previous experience in the Sustainability committee at her university, Saphira first joined the Clear Skies Investment team as an Impact Investment Analyst Intern. As her passion for ESG and Impact analysis keeps growing, she hopes to continue bringing her knowledge and her interest in environmental issues to the company.

Sylvain Carle

Specialist in Venture Capital in emerging technologies and entrepreneurship

Managing Partner of O13, a new pre-seed fund and development program to help climate entrepreneurs. Previously a Senior Director at SecondMuse Capital, he also served as a General Partner at Real Ventures from 2014 to 2020.

Marie-Claude Bourgie, MBA

Expertise in Climate Finance and Strategic Partnerships

Vice President of ESG at Farm Credit Canada with background in Environmental Policies, Finance and Development.

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Important Disclaimer: This document is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a recommendation or an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of securities. The information contained herein is in summary form for convenience of presentation. It is not complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. This document is provided to you on the understanding that, as an accredited investor, you will understand and accept its inherent limitations and you will not rely on it in making or recommending any investment decision. Any investment in a private fund is subject to various risks; such risks should be carefully considered by prospective investors before they make any investment decision. Please refer to the Clear Skies Investment Management Inc. offering documents for the funds and services for more information of the risks related to an investment with each fund. The information in this document should not be considered legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other professional advice and each prospective investor should obtain its own legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other professional advice before investing in a private fund. An investment in the any of the funds is not guaranteed, its value changes frequently, and past performance may not be repeated. Investment losses do and may occur, and investors could lose some or all of their investment. Commissions, fees, and expenses may be associated with the firm’s investments. This document reflects general information about the firm. There can be no assurance that any information included herein will not change or be adjusted to reflect the environment in which the firm will operate. Historic performance is not indicative of future returns. Conclusions and opinions do not guarantee any future event or performance. Clear Skies Investment Management ,Majestic Asset Management LLC, and any other operational partner, are not liable for any errors or omissions in the information or for any loss or damage suffered. Investments in the funds has not been and will not be recommended or approved by any Canadian or provincial securities commission or regulatory authority. The foregoing authorities have not passed upon the accuracy or determined the adequacy of this summary. This document is not an offering memorandum, prospectus, advertisement, or public offering of any financial instrument. All information contained in this document regarding the any fund offered by Clear Skies is qualified in its entirety by the information contained in their respective offering memorandums prepared in connection with the distribution of the funds and the constituting documents establishing the funds. Investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses should be considered carefully. This and other important information can be found in, and is subject to the Offering Documents. Should any of the descriptions or terms in this document be inconsistent with the Offering Documents, the Offering Documents shall prevail. Additional information is available upon request.

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Nazim Benguettat

Global Equity Analyst

Nazim graduated with distinction from the Concordia University Bachelor of Commerce and Finance program, earning membership into the Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honour Society and the Golder Key Honour Society. He was the recipient of the Concordia Undergraduate Research Award Scholarship having demonstrated distinguished experience in academic research and AI, and while working during his studies at the John Dobson Investment lab and as an analyst at Clear Skies. Nazim is a Level 2 candidate in the CFA Program

Dan Chacko

Director, Sustainable, Investments

Dan is an engineering and sustainability professional with 4 years of experience in energy and infrastructure projects. Holding a Master of Resource & Environmental Management and a Sustainability and Climate Risk Certificate (SCR) complements his experience in ESG analytics. His undergraduate and a Master degrees in Engineering add depth to the Clear Skies investment strategy.

Polina Gamayunova

Director, Operations & Strategy

Holding a Master of Business Administration underscored by a Bachelor in Psychology, Canadian Securities Certification, and a Project Management background, Polina is equipped to ensure that all Clear Skies’ investment operations have impact investing at the core. Her sustainability acumen was developed in the non-for-profit sector as well as sitting on a committee responsible for verification of funds on their impact management systems.

Michel Brutti , CFA

Founder and CEO

Having 30 years of experience in the investment industry managing global portfolios of up to $10bn in public stocks and fixed income, Michel launched Clear Skies when he identified that returns don’t need to be sacrificed when investing with positive impact in mind. Up until recently, Michel Brutti was a Senior Partner and Portfolio Manager at Jarislowsky Fraser, where he served as a member of the firm’s Investment Strategy Committee and the Sustainable Investment Committee. Committed to being an expert in his domain, Michel holds a CFA Charter, a certificate from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) and is a SASB FSA Credential-holder. His alma maters include an MBA from the University of Toronto and a Computer Engineering degree from the Université of Technologie de Compiègne. He is a board member of the Fonds d’Action Québecois pour le Développement Durable (FAQDD). Other active engagements include: Member of the Investment Committees of the Ottawa-based Green Municipal Fund and the Greater Montreal Climate Fund; the Investment Review Committee of the Inuit Makivik Corporation and the Investment Committee of Ecofuel, a clean tech accelerator fund. Furthermore, Michel is a member of the Canada Forum for Impact Investment and Development (CAFIID) and the Quebec SASB group.

Amr Addas

Expertise in Portfolio Management and Sustainable Investment

An Adjunct Professor and Director of the Van Berkom Investment Management Program and Van Berkom Small Cap Case Competition at the John Molson School of Business, Concordia University. He is also the Strategic Advisor for Sustainability at JMSB and leads Concordia’s Sustainable Investing Practicum in collaboration with Manulife.

Jacques-A. Caussignac

Director, Client Experience & Strategy

With more than 23 years of experience as a financial markets professional, Jacques has a diverse background spanning multiple asset classes and sub-industries. After working as an institutional derivatives marketer at RBC, he pivoted to asset management, being responsible for over $2bn at Addenda Capital, handling Liability Driven Investments (LDI), credit and structured products. In 2008, he co-founded AlphaFixe Capital, a leader in active Fixed Income management, serving as Chief Risk Officer. In 2016, he joined TMX Group as VP, Innovation, Growth, Products and services, managing a pan-Canadian team covering Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives and ESG. He also served for 4 years as an independent Director at Albecour, an aluminum smelting company owned by Investissement Québec. Jacques started his responsible investment journey as a PRI signatory in 2011. He has a Masters degree from HEC Montreal and a teaching certificate from UQAM.

Roxanne Turcotte

Expertise in Impact Investing, Cleantech and Sustainable Food

President at Otentik Capital and Venture Partner at InvestEco Capital with over 20 years of Venture Capital and Private Equity experience having worked for both institutional and private funds. Design engineering and project management background.

Maria Maisuradze

Expertise in Corporate and Sustainable Finance

Founder and CEO of Education for Sustainability and is a member of CFA Montreal’s ESG committee and SASB Quebec working group.

Olivier Gamache

Expertise in Corporate Governance, Philanthropy and Sustainable Finance

Chairman of Group Investissement Responsable Inc. (GIR) and Fondation François Bourgeois, as well as Head of Corporate Governance of Gouvernance Expert (GoEx).

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Michel Brutti, CFA
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Director, Operations & Strategy

Dan Chacko
Director, Sustainable, Investments

Saphira Suoi
Impact Investment Research

Nazim Benguettat
Global Equity Analyst

Jacques-A. Caussignac
Director, Client Experience & Strategy