Jonathan Hackett is a Managing Director and Co-Head of BMO's Energy Transition Group and Head of Sustainable Finance. In these roles he advises clients on opportunities as they navigate the transition to a low carbon economy, supports clients in navigating the impact of ESG on their access to capital, and advises on sustainable financing structures. His team is also responsible for managing the bank's $350MM Impact Investment Fund which invests in companies that are solving sustainability challenges.

Jonathan joined BMO in 2017 as a Managing Director of Strategy in BMO's Office of Strategic Management where he supported the bank's Executive Committee on several initiatives including the development of BMO's purpose statement and commitment framework. He is also a part of the working team on the bank's efforts to promote Inclusive Local Economic Opportunity with the United Way of Greater Toronto and established the bank's $12B commitment to affordable housing. Prior to joining BMO, Jonathan was a Principal at the Boston Consulting Group and a member of its financial services, strategy and risk practices, supporting clients across North America. His work there included strategies for various Canadian governmental and nongovernmental organizations on innovation, economic development and competitiveness.

Jonathan holds a PhD from the University of Waterloo where he was a doctoral student in residence at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. His research focused on topology, particle physics and quantum gravity.