Judy G. Goldring, LL.B., LL.D., ICD.D
Chief Executive Officer
AGF Management Ltd.
She is a respected leader in the asset management industry with over 30 years’ experience in a range of roles. As Chief Executive Officer, Judy is responsible for the overall success of AGF, overseeing the firm’s mission, vision and strategic direction. In addition, as a member of the Board of Directors for AGF Management Limited and AGF Mutual Funds, she provides strategic leadership and vision that promotes AGF’s long-term growth.
Judy joined AGF in 1998 in the role of General Counsel and held several roles with increasing responsibility across the firm. In her most recent role as President and Head of Global Distribution, she oversaw the execution of strategic plans in support of business priorities and provided frequent counsel on business planning and direction for corporate initiatives. She was also responsible for the firm’s Private Client business. Prior to being named President, Judy served as Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer. In this role, she demonstrated leadership in promoting and supporting the firm’s operational effectiveness.
Before joining AGF, Judy specialized in regulatory and administrative law. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Toronto and earned her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from Queen’s University. She is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada and has been a member of the Canadian Bar Association since 1993. She received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws (LL.D) from the University of Toronto in 2019 and from Ontario Tech University in 2023. She is a successful graduate of the Competent Boards ESG Certificate Program. Judy is Chair, Board of Directors, SIMA (formerly IFIC). And in 2015, Judy was named a Top 100 Hall of Fame Inductee by the Women’s Executive Network™ (WXN). This distinct honour is given to women who are nominated as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 for a fourth time. Before being nominated in 2015, Judy was recognized by the WXN in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Judy was also honoured as one of the Women’s Post Top 20 Women of 2010.