Toronto-based Scheer, Rowlett & Associates Investment Management Ltd. appointed William C. Mullett as vice president, client solutions.

Mullett’s primary focus will be the ongoing management of the firm’s most valuable assets — its client relationships and strategic alliance partnerships. With a proven track record and a background built over 24 years at financial institutions, Mullett brings talent and depth to the company.

Scheer, Rowlett specializes in value-oriented, Canadian equities and balanced mandates and manages over $3 billion in assets. Scheer, Rowlett is a member of the Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group of companies, one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing asset management firms whose affiliated managers are collectively responsible for the investment of over $35 billion in financial assets on behalf of institutional, private and retail clients.