John Durfy is a Senior Consultant at Prime Quadrant. 

John has over three decades of leadership experience in investment management, corporate strategy, and financial advisory services. He has led mergers and acquisitions, guided complex corporate restructurings, and co-founded SymBev Inc., a consolidation platform for craft beer and spirits businesses, where he serves as Chairman. His prior executive roles include Chief Executive Officer of High Fusion Inc., Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer of Sphere Investment Management, and Chief Investment Officer of Spartan Fund Management. Earlier in his career, he held senior portfolio management positions with OMERS, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, and McLean Budden, following a financial strategy leadership role with RBC’s Global Private Banking division.

Mr. Durfy is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Chartered Professional Accountant (retired). He earned his Master of Business Administration from McMaster University and his Bachelor of Commerce from Memorial University of Newfoundland.

In addition to his professional roles, he chairs multiple boards, including two independent review committees, and mentors students through Memorial University’s Student Managed Investment Fund 

Outside of work, John pursues a variety of sports, including squash, tennis, golf, skiing, and curling.