Steve Hawkins
Steve Hawkins is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Horizons ETFs, a financial services company based in Toronto. He oversees the day-to-day business and operations of the firm. Before this current role, he served in various capacities at Horizons ETFs, most recently as Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer. With over 30 years of industry experience, Hawkins is now a well-respected authority on ETFs and capital markets. He regularly appears in the news media and is a sought-after speaker on ETFs, derivatives, and cannabis.
Steve Hawkins Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer
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Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer
Academic History
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HBS, Mathematics and Philosophy
CAREER
- Hawkins played a key role in the proliferation of ETFs in Canada, bringing many first-of-their-kind ETFs to market.
- He spearheaded the launch of:
- the first family of actively managed ETFs in Canada;
- the world’s first marijuana ETF; and
- the world’s first global equity ETF driven by artificial intelligence.
CURRENT APPOINTMENTS
- Chair of the Canadian ETF Association
- Derivative Market Specialist
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
APPEARANCES
- He has appeared as a guest on Real Vision.