Robert L. Strickland

Biography

As Head of Canada, Robert (Rob) Strickland oversees Fidelity Canada businesses, Fidelity Investments Canada ULC (FIC) and Fidelity Clearing Canada ULC (FCC). Together, these businesses represent $493 billion in assets under management and administration (as of December 17, 2025). In this role, Rob is responsible for the overall strategy and growth of Fidelity Canada.

Fidelity Canada’s mission is to help investors build better financial futures by offering a broad range of trusted and innovative investment solutions and services. FIC is the second largest mutual fund company in Canada by assets under management and a leading exchange traded fund provider, serving more than two million investors in partnership with financial advisors and key private and public sector institutional clients. Trusted by brokerage firms and portfolio managers across the country, FCC is a leading trade execution, clearing and custody and back-office solutions provider.

Prior to being appointed as Head of Canada for Fidelity Canada in December 2025, Rob served as President of FIC for two decades. Under his leadership, FIC’s assets grew from $36 billion to $346 billion (as of December 17, 2025), growing partnership and relationships with the financial advisor community, expanding depth and breadth of investment products and strengthening FIC’s reputation as a trusted partner for Canadian investors.

Rob has also helped cultivate Fidelity Canada’s strong workplace culture and reputation as an employer of choice. In 2025, the organization has received 19 employer awards, including being named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for nine consecutive years.

Fidelity is deeply engaged in communities nationwide, having supported nearly 2,000 charitable organizations since it first opened doors in 1987. Since 2022, Fidelity Canada has partnered with McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business to help develop the next generation of investment leaders through the creation of the DSB–Fidelity Student