Our Principals
Richard Kang, Chairman & Partner
Richard is the Chairman of Principals & Co., bringing decades of experience building and scaling investment platforms. Founder of Emerging Global Advisors, the first ETF manager dedicated to emerging and frontier markets, he led it to multiple Morningstar awards before its sale to Ameriprise Financial.
Peter Tsimicalis, CEO & Partner
Peter is the CEO, dealmaker, and investment strategist who turns bold ideas into executed transactions for Principals & Co. Previously, at Resolute Funds, he sharpened deep fundamental research in a concentrated, high-conviction portfolio combining macro vision with precise analysis to lead Principals & Co. in closing transformative deals.
Karl Bruce, President & Partner
Karl Bruce brings 15 years in financial services, spanning mortgage lending, credit management, brokerage, and investment fund sales. He has driven business development and deal flow strategy at leading alternative investment firms, combining sales expertise with a deep understanding investment strategy.
Seena Arjomandi, COO & Partner
Seena is the COO of Principals & Co., overseeing operational strategy, corporate structuring, and cross-border transaction execution. Having founded Arjomandi Law, he brings global regulatory expertise and governance insight, enabling the firm to navigate complex jurisdictions and transact seamlessly.
Glenn Rochon, Senior Partner
As a partner, Glenn brings over 40 years of business experience in resource development and Indigenous partnerships to Principals & Co. From aviation logistics in remote regions to advancing mineral and energy projects to market, he drives global high-impact ventures.
Zachary Kotowych, Senior Partner
Zach has spent over a decade in mining and capital markets, combining technical expertise with financial acumen. He has advanced high-grade exploration assets, advised on strategic transactions, and lead issuers across the resource sector.
Russ Newton, Senior Partner
Russ Newton is a technology executive with over 20 years of leadership in emerging technologies, including five years in artificial intelligence. He has scaled startups through acquisitions and integrations, and advises organizations on leveraging innovation to drive efficiency, resilience, and performance.
Greg Bedard, Senior Partner
Greg brings over two decades of executive experience in finance, telecom, and venture growth. He specializes in capital structuring, real estate finance, and complex lending solutions, guiding businesses and investors through sophisticated transactions while building ventures across media and telecom.