Eugene Esmonde

Managing Director

Location: New York

Eugene joined BCI in 2022 and is based in New York City. Eugene is one of the senior leaders in the Technology Media & Telecom (“TMT”) sector. The TMT team focuses on a broad range of technology verticals including software, digital infrastructure and fiber networks, data and information services, and the evolving cybersecurity landscape. With $295 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2025, BCI is one of the largest institutional investors in Canada.

Prior to joining BCI, Eugene was a Principal for the private equity group at Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Investments, based in Toronto. While at CPP Investments, Eugene was focused on investments in the technology, media, telecom, luxury retail, and various other sectors, where he executed a total of ten transactions and two exits. Eugene also led the development of investment strategies for two platform investments.

Eugene started his career as a Lawyer in Australia and spent three years working in Shanghai, China, where he was an Investment Analyst for a Sino-Australian family office. Eugene holds a bachelor of business in finance, and a bachelor of law, both from Queensland University of Technology, based in Australia.

Eugene holds a Bachelor of Business in Finance, and a Bachelor of Law, both from Queensland University of Technology, based in Australia. Eugene currently serves on the board of Verifone Systems, Inc., a global payments and commerce solutions platform.