TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2026 – As part of OPTrust’s governance structure, one Government of Ontario appointee and one OPSEU/SEFPO appointee fill the positions of chair and vice-chair of the Board, with the roles alternating between government and OPSEU/SEFPO appointees every two years.
Ram Selvarajah was named chair of OPTrust’s Board of Trustees, effective Nov. 1, 2026, replacing former Chair Richard Nesbitt, who remains on the Board. Ram was first appointed to the Board by OPSEU/SEFPO in September 2021 and now serves as chair of the Board and of the Governance and Administration Committee. He previously served as vice-chair and chair of the Investment Committee, and as chair of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee.
Ram is a senior systems analyst with the Ministry of the Solicitor General and has more than 25 years’ experience in the Ontario Public Service.
Bob Plamondon was named vice-chair of OPTrust’s Board of Trustees and chair of the Investment Committee, effective Nov 1, 2026. Bob was appointed to the Board by the Government of Ontario in January 2019. He previously served as chair of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee.
Bob is a consultant, board member, economist, historian and author, with extensive expertise in strategic planning, organizational transformation, performance management, finance and public policy.
About OPTrust
With net assets of over $27 billion, OPTrust invests and manages one of Canada's largest pension funds and administers the OPSEU Pension Plan (including OPTrust Select), a defined benefit plan with 118,000 members. OPTrust was established to give plan members and the Government of Ontario an equal voice in the administration of the Plan and the investment of its assets through joint trusteeship. OPTrust is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees, five of whom are appointed by OPSEU/SEFPO and five by the Government of Ontario.
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