TEAM

Meet the Team

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    Hon. John D. Reynolds, P.C.

    Chairman Emeritus

    The Hon. John D. Reynolds has taken on the role as a Senior Strategic Advisor at McMillan LLP, a leading North American business law firm serving public, private and not-for-profit…

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    Neil Johnson, CFA

    CEO & Director

    Neil Johnson has served as an Executive Director and Abingdon Capital’s Chief Executive Officer since he founded the company in 2016. Mr. Johnson is primarily responsible…

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    John T Drake

    Managing Director, Head of Sales

    John T Drake is the Managing Director and Head of Sales for Abingdon Capital.  Mr. Drake brings over 20 years of investment sales, most recently as Vice President and Senior Advisor…

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    John Baldwin

    Partner, Abingdon Group

    John is a seasoned event strategist and B2B connector specializing in fostering Canada–UK relations through large-scale cultural and business initiatives. As Executive Director of…

  • Andrew Beswick

    Partner, Abingdon Group

    Andrew has over 20 years of experience in public and private markets focusing on the technology sector. He has led No1 rated teams at several investment banks…

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    Robert Dymond

    Partner, Abingdon Group

    Robert Dymond is a seasoned financial executive with over two decades of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, and strategic advisory. He is the…

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    Leonard Meloff

    Partner, Abingdon Group

    Leonard Meloff is a seasoned technology executive with over 30 years of experience in the software industry. He has held executive roles in leading software companies…

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    Jonathan Sirota, CFA

    Vice President

    Jonathan Sirota is the Vice President of Abingdon Group. Mr. Sirota focuses on the execution and monitoring of corporate finance advisory clients, leading the due diligence process…

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    Steven Russo, J.D./MBA

    Principal, Investments

    Steven Russo is responsible for conducting Duke Royalty’s investment evaluation process, including all due diligence efforts. Prior to joining Abingdon, Mr. Russo spent six years…

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    Ajay Shivdasani, MBA

    Principal, Investments

    Ajay Shivdasani is responsible for the oversight of all stages in the investment evaluation and due diligence processes. Mr. Shivdasani has over 3 years of LBO transaction and…

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    Tommy Stamadianos, CFA

    Associate, Investments

    Tommy Stamadianos is responsible for conducting Duke Royalty’s investment evaluation process, including all due diligence efforts. Mr. Stamadianos started his career at…

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    Magda Tarnowska

    Executive Assistant

    Magda Tarnowska is the Executive Assistant to the CEO at Abingdon Capital. Prior to joining Abingdon, Ms. Tarnowska spent two years in the executive assistant role in Captor…

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