Richard Rooney
Richard Rooney is a co-founder of Burgundy Asset Management Ltd., which he started in 1990 as an independent investment manager in Canada. He has played a critical role in the firm's growth, helping it manage $27 billion in assets. Rooney recently participated in the decision to sell Burgundy to the Bank of Montreal for $625 million, aiming to secure the firm’s future and support its transition to BMO's wealth management platform.
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Richard Rooney is the co-founder and former chief investment officer at Burgundy Asset Management Ltd.
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Richard Rooney is a co-founder of Burgundy Asset Management Ltd.
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