Ivan’s career is defined by progressive leadership and deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance.
In 2025, he joined The Jim Pattison Group as senior director of corporate development, supporting the group’s long-term growth through acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and enterprise-wide initiatives.
Ivan earned his designation in 2015 while articling with KPMG. Over the past decade, he has gained extensive experience in corporate finance and investment banking—most notably while serving as senior vice-president at KPMG Corporate Finance. In just 10 years, Ivan has led strategic M&A transactions with a combined value exceeding $2 billion.
Recognized as a leader in his field, Ivan has mentored a diverse group of CPAs as they’ve transitioned into M&A and investment banking roles. He has also given back by helping to organize sold-out conferences for the BC Chapter of the Association of Corporate Growth. In addition, Ivan is an active member of the Yi Ping Collective, a network of more than 150 professionals committed to connecting and elevating the next generation of Asian-Canadian business leaders in British Columbia.
“Ivan embodies the idea that there are no limits to where a CPA designation can take you. He’s a natural ambassador for the profession and a living example of why someone should choose this path.”
– Marco Tomassetti, CPA, CA, President, KPMG Corporate Finance and Board Member, KPMG Canada