CAAT Pension Plan Appoints Rasho Donchev as Vice President, Pension Solutions

CAAT Pension Plan is pleased to announce the appointment of Rasho Donchev as Vice President, Pension Solutions. In this role, he’ll drive the continued growth and expansion of CAAT’s innovative retirement solutions, working with employers and unionized workplaces to strengthen access to secure pensions.

As a Trustee on CAAT’s Board of Trustees from 2015 to 2024, Rasho served as Chair and Vice-Chair at different times. These roles gave Rasho an intimate knowledge for the way in which the Plan provides income security for Canadians. He has also been an active union member for more than 20 years, serving in various leadership positions, including Contract Negotiator and President of the Ontario Public Service Employee Union (OPSEU) Local 559, which represents support staff at Centennial College. Rasho developed a pension-specific bargaining and resource guide with a focus on Indigenous and equity-deserving groups. This initiative was part of an industry-leading approach to help address systemic barriers in accessing good pensions.

“Throughout his career, Rasho has been a strong advocate and passionate leader in helping more Canadians access workplace pensions,” says Jillian Kennedy, Chief Strategy Officer, CAAT Pension Plan. “Importantly, he has an intimate understanding of how our Plan provides income security for workers, stability and predictability for employers and long-term resilience in our economy.”

Rasho succeeds Graham Stone, who joined the Plan in 2020, and was instrumental in its growth and expansion in workplaces across Canada. Graham will continue to serve the Plan in an advisory capacity.

Established in 1967, the CAAT Pension Plan is an independent, jointly governed plan that offers highly desirable modern defined benefit pensions. Originally created to support the Ontario college system, the CAAT Plan now proudly serves more than 700 participating employers in 20 industries, including the for-profit, non-profit, and broader public sectors. It currently has more than 115,000 members. The CAAT Plan is respected for its pension and investment management expertise and focus on stability and benefit security. On January 1, 2025, the Plan was 124% funded on a going-concern basis.

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