Gary Ostoich is a leading Canadian hedge fund executive with more than 20 years experience covering all aspects of the hedge fund industry. Currently, Gary is president of Spartan Fund Management, a Toronto-based multi-strategy hedge fund manager.
Gary started his career in the hedge fund industry while a partner within the Toronto office of the law firm of McMillan LLP, which he joined in 1987. Gary headed up McMillan LLP's hedge fund practice and formerly was on their management committee. While at McMillan LLP he was repeatedly included in LEXPERT's Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. Gary was instrumental in establishing in 2003 the Canadian Chapter of AIMA.
Gary has written and spoken extensively in Canada and abroad with respect to various issues relating to the hedge fund industry ranging from regulatory and compliance issues to the development of structured products for institutions. He has also appeared before various regulatory bodies and task forces within Canada relating to hedge funds including testifying before the Senate Banking Committee in Canada with respect to hedge fund regulation.