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Patrick Hergt, CFA

Partner, Head of Business Development

Bio

Patrick leads Sarona’s business development efforts, including Investor Relations, Marketing and Fundraising. Over the last fourteen years, Patrick has served many aspects of the business, most notably as Director in our private equity practice. He has engaged with the impact investing community since joining the company and has represented Sarona at both a community and global level, from speaking and mentoring at local universities to meeting with heads of state at the United Nations. Today, he serves as a Director on the Board of the Canada Forum for Impact Investment and Development. Patrick started his career in private equity as an analyst with Munich Private Equity Partners. He holds an honours degree in business administration from Brock University, a BSc in general management from EBS University, and is a CFA® charter holder.

“The future is already here — it’s just not very evenly distributed.”

— William Gibson

Future Events

2026

Toronto Climate Week

Panel Speaker
2026

Finance Montréal Sustainable Finance Summit

Panel Speaker

Past Events

2025

Sustainable Finance World Forum

Fireside Speaker
2025

CAFIID State of the Sector Report Launch

Panel Speaker
2025

GIIN Investors’ Council Annual Meeting

Plenary Speaker

Recommended Reading

CAFIID's 2025 State of the Sector Report

CAFIIDRead

Sarona's 2025 Values Report

Sarona Asset ManagementRead