Jim Pittman
Executive Vice President & Global Head, Private Equity
Since joining BCI in 2016, Jim Pittman has led the private equity team. Jim joined BCI with a specific mandate to build the private equity program’s strategy including total fund exposure, increase direct and co-sponsor deals, and extend the program’s global reach. Since then, Jim has grown the portfolio from C$7 billion to more than C$30 billion by investing in leading companies and funds with long-term growth potential, while adding sectors including venture and growth capital to the strategy. With $295 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2025, BCI is one of the largest institutional investors in Canada.
Before joining BCI, Jim was a Managing Director at the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSPIB) for over 10 years. During his time there, Jim co-led the implementation of the firm’s private equity strategy. Prior to PSPIB, Jim was the Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer for PAL Aerospace, Canada. He has a background in acquisitions, divestitures, and tax.
Jim holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Memorial University of Newfoundland, is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds the ICD designation. He has also completed advanced strategy, management, and leadership courses from Harvard, Wharton, and the University of Toronto.
Jim serves as a Board Director for Tropicana Brands Group and BMS Group, allowing him to continue collaboration efforts with portfolio company management teams on strategic, operational, and financial decisions; as well as ensuring alignment with BCI’s ESG principles, responsible investing approach, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. He is also a member of BCI’s Management Investment Committee.
Jim remains involved in his community by actively supporting the Canadian National Women’s Rowing Team and the Montreal Community Cares Foundation.
