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OMERS Appoints Petrov as MD of Global Infra Debt

OMERS Infrastructure hires Sara Petrov as Managing Director to lead its global Infrastructure Debt Capital Markets program.

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Alvaro de la Maza

Partner at Aninver

Key Takeaways

  • Sector: Digital Infrastructure, Energy Infrastructure & Renewables, Social Infrastructure, Transport Infrastructure & Services (traditional).
  • Geography: Canada.

Analysis

OMERS Infrastructure has announced the appointment of Sara Petrov as its new Managing Director, Debt Capital Markets. In this role, Petrov will have global responsibility for developing and managing OMERS Infrastructure’s financing partner relationships and supporting the global investments teams in financing activities at the initial acquisition and throughout each portfolio company’s growth and lifecycle. Originally from Toronto, Petrov has since moved to New York and will continue to be based there in her new role.Michael Hill, Executive Vice President & Global Head of OMERS Infrastructure, commented: “Our investment teams raise and refinance over $4 billion of debt across our portfolio companies and for new investments annually. The size and number of our debt facilities, the complexity and breadth of our businesses, and the increasing opportunity we see to create value through optimal capital structuring and differentiated lender relationships has emphasized the importance of this new role at OMERS Infrastructure. Sara has a deep understanding of the debt capital markets, having had over 15 years of experience in the industry and we’re thrilled to welcome her to the team.”

Petrov brings over 15 years of experience in the debt capital markets. She began her career at CIBC World Markets in Toronto, where she spent more than 2.5 years. She then moved to Bank of America Merrill Lynch in New York, dedicating nearly 13 years to the firm. During her tenure, she held several positions, most recently serving as a Managing Director in the Leveraged Finance team.

Beyond her professional achievements, Petrov was a Canadian National Team athlete, having spent seven years on the Canadian junior and senior national synchronized swimming teams. She represented Canada in multiple world championships and secured a bronze medal at the 2001 FINA World Aquatic Games in the team event.

Petrov holds a degree in Economics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and earned her MBA from the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management.

OMERS Infrastructure manages infrastructure investments globally on behalf of OMERS, the defined benefit pension plan for municipal employees in the Province of Ontario, Canada, and third-party investors through its Strategic Partnership Program. As of December 31, 2024, OMERS Infrastructure manages approximately C$38.8 billion, including capital invested on behalf of OMERS and third parties, in approximately 30 investments located in North America, Western Europe, India, and Australia, and across sectors including energy, digital, and transportation. OMERS Infrastructure has employees in Toronto, New York, London, Amsterdam, Singapore, and Sydney.