Ken Shewer is a Founder and Chairman of Ortus.

Ken has over 45 years of financial markets experience and has invested billions of dollars globally. Prior to founding Ortus, Ken was a founding partner in a number of successful businesses including Inception Point, AIKAS Partners, and The Kenmar Group. Before forming The Kenmar Group, Ken worked in the international commodities trade as a Vice President and Director of Pasternak, Baum and Co., where he was responsible for the merchandising of grains to importers and exporters around the world.

Ken has participated in various charitable causes as a board member and contributor throughout his career. He graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science degree.