Alumni Profile
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Josh Quinton
Fry Family Foundation Undergraduate Leadership Award/MUN Chancellor's Undergraduate Award, 2006-07
Fry Family Foundation Undergraduate Leadership Award/MUN Chancellor's Undergraduate Award, 2006-07
Growing up in Newfoundland, in a tight-knit family where the restaurant business was both a livelihood and a way of life, I learned early on that hard work, ongoing service, and community are the cornerstones of personal fulfillment and success. These values have remained constant throughout both my career and personal life.
After earning my Bachelor of Commerce from Memorial University in Newfoundland, and with the help of winning the Fry Family Foundation Scholarship & Undergraduate Leadership Award, I moved to one of the world’s financial capitals to begin my career and also obtain a Master’s in International Economics from Colombia University. I began a decade-long career in New York City managing the U.S. East Coast business for a financial technology leader Bloomberg LP. There, I had the privilege of working with some of the world’s largest and most influential financial institutions, hedge funds, pension funds, central banks, heads of government, government agencies and ETF providers.
In 2017, in what I can only describe as a full circle moment, I moved backed home to St. John’s Newfoundland in 2017 to serve in my current role as an Investment Advisor at CIBC Wood Gundy, where I bring international market insights in investment management to my clients, many of them non-profit foundations who give back to the community annually like the Fry Family Foundation.
As a passionate advocate for student success, I remain closely connected with Memorial University. Over the years, I have helped dozens of students launch their careers through mentorship, networking support, and hands-on career development. I believe true success is not just measured in returns, but in the dividends we pay forward to others charting their path to shore.
I’ve also organized and led career development trips to major financial centers including New York, London, Toronto, and Asia—giving Memorial students the opportunity to meet industry leaders, visit world-class firms, and gain invaluable perspective on the global financial sector. In 2011, I played a role in establishing the White Trading Lab at Memorial, facilitating a donation of software and technology from Bloomberg in 2011. This initiative has provided hundreds of students with experiential learning opportunities in financial data, analytics, and trading. These contributions have been recognized with Memorial University’s Alumni Horizon Award, honoring both my professional achievements and unwavering dedication to giving back.
Beyond my professional and philanthropic work, I serve on several boards, including the Grenfell Association of America, the Shorefast Social Enterprise on Fogo Island, the Health Accord and Innovation Council, and Memorial University’s President's Advisory Council, all of which reflect my deep commitment to sustainable growth, public health, and economic resilience in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Through my work in finance, mentorship of future leaders, and continued service to my home province, I take pride in exemplifying the spirit of leadership grounded in generosity. My partner, a dedicated physician, and I are raising our children in St. John’s with those same values of service, curiosity and compassion. Like the Fry Family Foundation, we have set up scholarships to help other students from our success and we hope to set up many more!
Josh
After earning my Bachelor of Commerce from Memorial University in Newfoundland, and with the help of winning the Fry Family Foundation Scholarship & Undergraduate Leadership Award, I moved to one of the world’s financial capitals to begin my career and also obtain a Master’s in International Economics from Colombia University. I began a decade-long career in New York City managing the U.S. East Coast business for a financial technology leader Bloomberg LP. There, I had the privilege of working with some of the world’s largest and most influential financial institutions, hedge funds, pension funds, central banks, heads of government, government agencies and ETF providers.
In 2017, in what I can only describe as a full circle moment, I moved backed home to St. John’s Newfoundland in 2017 to serve in my current role as an Investment Advisor at CIBC Wood Gundy, where I bring international market insights in investment management to my clients, many of them non-profit foundations who give back to the community annually like the Fry Family Foundation.
As a passionate advocate for student success, I remain closely connected with Memorial University. Over the years, I have helped dozens of students launch their careers through mentorship, networking support, and hands-on career development. I believe true success is not just measured in returns, but in the dividends we pay forward to others charting their path to shore.
I’ve also organized and led career development trips to major financial centers including New York, London, Toronto, and Asia—giving Memorial students the opportunity to meet industry leaders, visit world-class firms, and gain invaluable perspective on the global financial sector. In 2011, I played a role in establishing the White Trading Lab at Memorial, facilitating a donation of software and technology from Bloomberg in 2011. This initiative has provided hundreds of students with experiential learning opportunities in financial data, analytics, and trading. These contributions have been recognized with Memorial University’s Alumni Horizon Award, honoring both my professional achievements and unwavering dedication to giving back.
Beyond my professional and philanthropic work, I serve on several boards, including the Grenfell Association of America, the Shorefast Social Enterprise on Fogo Island, the Health Accord and Innovation Council, and Memorial University’s President's Advisory Council, all of which reflect my deep commitment to sustainable growth, public health, and economic resilience in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Through my work in finance, mentorship of future leaders, and continued service to my home province, I take pride in exemplifying the spirit of leadership grounded in generosity. My partner, a dedicated physician, and I are raising our children in St. John’s with those same values of service, curiosity and compassion. Like the Fry Family Foundation, we have set up scholarships to help other students from our success and we hope to set up many more!
Josh