About Casadona
OVERVIEW
Our mission is to provide competitive risk adjusted returns targeted towards the long term inter-generational preservation of capital. Core to the strategy of our family office is to develop and strengthen the internal human capital, resources and approach to self-manage our portfolio of investments.
KEY PERSONNEL
Lorenzo Donadeo, P. Eng.
Principal, Managing Director for Casadona Group
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Lorenzo Donadeo, P. Eng.
Principal, Managing Director for Casadona Group
Lorenzo was Chairman of the Board, CEO and Co-Founder of Vermilion Energy Inc., an international publicly traded company listed on the Toronto and New York Stock exchanges, with an enterprise value of $3.6 Billion, which acquires, develops and produces oil and natural gas. He retired from this position in September, 2023.
Franco Donadeo
Principal, Asset Management for Casadona Group
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Franco Donadeo
Principal, Asset Management for Casadona Group
Franco has been with Casadona since inception in 2011 and has played an integral part in the development and execution of Casadona Investments’ strategic plan, including overseeing the design and construction of Casadona Place which was awarded New Building of the Year in 2021.
Franco currently manages Casadona Investment’s fixed income and equity portfolio. He also oversees the operations of Casadona Properties’ real estate assets while keeping a pulse on other real estate opportunities, and manages Casadona Group’s team of people.
Tony Donadeo
Principal, Operations Accounting for Casadona Investments
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Tony Donadeo
Principal, Operations Accounting for Casadona Investments
Tony has been an integral part of Casadona Investments since 2011 and is responsible for its operational accounting, tracking general and administrative expenses, payables and income. He is also responsible for monthly reporting of the net asset value of Casadona, including individual asset weightings compared to established targets.
John Walker, CFA
Managing Director, Private Equity for Casadona Capital Corp
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John Walker, CFA
Managing Director, Private Equity for Casadona Capital Corp
John has a diverse background as an analyst and portfolio manager of both equity and fixed income securities in Canada and the US. He also structured the investments for a Barbados-based trust company for 10 years. John’s background has focused on the analysis and valuation of public and private equity investments as well as arranging proper debt facilities as part of an acquisition process.
Kristie Brownridge, CPA, CGA
Manager of Finance for Casadona Group
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Kristie Brownridge, CPA, CGA
Manager of Finance for Casadona Group
Kristie joined Casadona in 2016 and is responsible for the preparation of its’ corporate financial reporting, ensuring they are accurate and that required internal controls and measures are in place. She is responsible for quarterly financial management reporting, statutory and regulatory filings, cash flow management, and assisting with periodic budgeting and forecasting.
Mandy Strongman
Executive Assistant for Casadona Group
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Mandy Strongman
Executive Assistant for Casadona Group
Mandy joined Casadona in 2016 and plays a key role in executing the administrative and operational duties of Casadona Group of Companies. She is also the communication point between the executives, directors, clients and property managers.
ABOUT THE NAME
The name Casadona is based on a combination of “casa” (“home” in Italian, which relates to the fact it is a family office) and “dona”, the first half of the Donadeo family name. The values of excellence, trust, respect and responsibility are important aspects of our brand and are a key foundation of how we do business.
Our family roots in Puglia, Italy are a source of history and pride. Puglia is a fertile area renowned for agriculture, in particular olives. Today we strive to just as successfully grow seed investments into thriving and sustaining entities. Although we feel that as a family business, pride in the past is important, we are also proud of our modern brand which is firmly rooted in, and relevant to the family position today.
ABOUT OUR LOGO
Our goal was to create a modern family “crest” that spoke to both the Donadeo family as well as a broader stakeholder audience. The crest symbolizes our personal investment in the company.
The symbol of the tree speaks to our goal of growing investment capital and of a growing and thriving business. Its’ strong roots represent two generations coming together to form Casadona. The inspiration of the tree’s shape is from the aspen, ubiquitous to Alberta, as a symbol of pride in where the family is today.
The icon shape references classic family crests but has been fully modernized. The top could be a crown, castle (“casa”) or a stylized Calgary city skyline, expressing both security and pride.
The colour of the logo is rich black. The icon’s green reinforces the concept of sustainable growth. The green is a sophisticated take on the colour and is a subtle nod to the olive trees of the family’s Italian roots.