Former Goldman Sachs investment banker appointed to head CMHC
Canada named Evan Siddall, a former official with Goldman Sachs Group Inc., as chief executive officer of the country’s government-owned housing agency.
Evan Siddall, a former official with Goldman Sachs, commenced his five year term as chief executive officer of the Canada Mortgage & Housing Corp. on January 1st. Siddall is a Toronto native and worked as an advisor to the Bank of Canada Governor, and a partner for Lazard Freres & Co. LLC.
In a recent statement regarding his new position, Siddall said "I look forward to working with its dedicated staff, clients and stakeholders to ensure that Canadians continue to benefit from CMHC's key role in providing affordable and accessible housing as well as in promoting a strong financial system."
It is believed that Siddall's background in finance and leadership skills will be of significant value to CMHC.