William John

As Chief Investment Officer, William is responsible for Nicola Wealth’s overall investment strategy and the continued evolution of its diversified investment platform. With more than two decades of experience in financial markets, he brings deep technical expertise, disciplined judgment, and a long-term perspective to guiding investment decisions across public and private asset classes.

Before becoming CIO, William played a pivotal role in managing public fixed income strategies and internalizing mandates within the firm. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President and Head of Fixed Income at RBC Phillips, Hager & North, where he led high-performing teams and built strong client relationships. He also held senior roles in U.S. Treasury trading at Barclays Capital and Deutsche Bank Securities, with a focus on disciplined execution and market share growth.

Earlier in his professional career, William also worked as a Secondary School Math Teacher in the North Vancouver School District, teaching mathematics and computer programming to students in grades 8 to 12.

He holds an Honours Bachelor of Applied Mathematics, Co-op from the University of Waterloo and a Bachelor of Education in Mathematics from the University of British Columbia. William is also a Chartered Investment Manager (CIM).

Beyond his professional life, William is passionate about the Take a Hike Foundation, to which he has devoted significant time and support.