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The Cortex Team

John Por
Tom Iannucci
Michael Long
John Por is the founder and President of Cortex Applied Research Inc. John advises pension plans on governance and Board effectiveness, strategic planning, asset/liability management, fiduciary risk management and education, and other organizational issues. He is a regular speaker at industry conferences and seminars and has authored articles for various publications, including Plan Sponsor, Benefits and Compensation International, the Wall Street Journal, the NAPPA (National Association of Pension Plan Attorneys) Report, the Canadian Investment Review, Benefits Canada, and Benefits and Pension Monitor. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Physics, and a Certified Investment Management Analyst designation from the Wharton School of Business.


Tom Iannucci is Managing Director at Cortex Applied Research Inc. Tom has advised many of North America's largest pension plans, and is a regular speaker at pension conferences throughout North America. Tom assists pension plans in ensuring effective governance and decision-making processes are in place, and in enhancing their risk management practices. He also delivers tailored fiduciary education seminars and assists pension plans with their strategic and business planning processes. Tom holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from University of Toronto, and an MBA from York University.


Michael Long works with Cortex's pension clients in developing governance policies, conducting governance reviews, and in improving governance and decision-making practices. Michael has over six years of experience in developing corporate governance, policy, and risk management tools for Boards of financial institutions. Michael has his Law and MBA degrees from Osgoode Hall Law School and the Faculty of Administrative Studies at York University, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto. Michael is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1996, after articling with the law firm of Fraser & Beatty.
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