David Colla Appointed Senior Managing Director & Global Head of Credit Investments at CPP Investments
TORONTO, ON — February 24, 2026 — Leads & Copy — Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) has announced the appointment of David Colla as Senior Managing Director & Global Head of Credit Investments, effective April 1, 2026. John Graham, President & CEO, made the announcement today, noting that Colla will also join the organization’s Senior Management Team.
Colla succeeds Andrew Edgell, who is stepping down from his role as Senior Managing Director & Global Head of Credit Investments after 18 years in senior leadership positions at CPP Investments. Edgell will remain with the organization as a Senior Advisor.
Graham said that David is an experienced investor with expertise across the credit spectrum and that he has been instrumental in building and scaling the credit platform, including the growth of leveraged finance and structured credit capabilities. He added that Colla’s investment judgment, commitment to partnership and focus on talent development position him well to lead Credit Investments.
Colla joined CPP Investments in 2010 and most recently led the Capital Solutions Group. He has overseen the expansion of the Americas Leveraged Finance and Structured Credit businesses and played a key leadership role in the acquisition and ongoing management of CPP Investments’ investment in Antares Capital. He serves on the boards of Antares Capital and Antares Holdings.
Graham said that Andrew has made contributions to CPP Investments throughout his career and that as Global Head of Credit Investments, he has led the continued growth and performance of the credit business, nearly doubling the size of the portfolio. He added that they are grateful for his leadership and are pleased he will continue to contribute to the organization in his new role.
CPP Investments is a professional investment management organization that manages the Canada Pension Plan Fund in the best interest of the more than 22 million contributors and beneficiaries. The company makes investments around the world in public equities, private equities, real estate, infrastructure, fixed income and alternative strategies including in partnership with funds. Headquartered in Toronto, with offices in Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York City, São Paulo and Sydney, CPP Investments is governed and managed independently of the Canada Pension Plan and at arm’s length from governments. At December 31, 2025, the Fund totalled C$780.7 billion.
Source: Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
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