FAIR Canada Expands Board Expertise With Veteran Director Appointment
2024年7月2日 - 11:05PM
FAIR Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Ronald E.
Smith as a new member of its Board of Directors. Ron will be
instrumental in working with FAIR Canada as he brings a wealth of
knowledge in financial management, corporate governance, and policy
development.
“We are excited to welcome Ron to our Board of Directors,” said
Jean-Paul Bureaud, Executive Director of FAIR Canada. “His
extensive experience and commitment to strong corporate governance
align perfectly with our mission to promote investor protection and
fair financial markets. We look forward to his contributions in
advancing our initiatives and supporting our growth.”
“Ron’s appointment to our Board of Directors is another strong
step for FAIR Canada,” said Preet Banerjee, Chair of the Board at
FAIR Canada. “His financial sector experience and robust background
in governance will further enhance the Board’s expertise. We are
very excited about FAIR Canada’s continued growth and impact, and
Ron will further strengthen our efforts to ensure fairness and
transparency in the financial services industry.”
Ron expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “As someone who has
navigated financial services over the years, I have seen firsthand
the challenges consumers face in understanding the complexities of
the wide range of financial options. FAIR Canada is a strong
advocate of investors comprehending their options and knowing their
rights to make informed financial decisions. I’m honoured to
contribute to such a worthy cause.”
Ron is a Chartered Professional Accountant and former business
executive with more than 30 years of experience in business and
accounting. His distinguished career includes his tenure as Chief
Financial Officer for two publicly traded companies. His vast
experience is further highlighted by his service on the boards and
audit committees of eight Canadian public companies, and numerous
not-for-profit organizations and private companies. Currently, Ron
serves on the boards of the Ombudsman for Banking Services and
Investments and two companies listed on the Toronto Stock
Exchange.
His appointment, effective June 10, 2024, underscores FAIR
Canada’s commitment to strong governance and the expertise needed
to navigate the complex financial landscape. Ron’s knowledge will
be invaluable as FAIR Canada continues to advocate for the rights
of Canadian investors and fairness in the financial services
sector.
About FAIR Canada
FAIR Canada champions the rights of individual investors in
Canada through advocacy, education, and regulatory
advancements. We are the trusted, independent voice on
significant issues that affect individual investors. As
Canada’s only non-profit, investor-focused organization, we provide
informed, objective comments on regulatory matters that have an
impact on investor fairness and protection. Learn more about
investor rights at FAIRCanada.ca and connect with us on X (formerly
Twitter) and LinkedIn.
For further information contact:
Jean-Paul BureaudExecutive Director, FAIR
CanadaJP.Bureaud@FAIRCanada.ca
Andrea DavidCommunications
SpecialistAndrea.David@FAIRCanada.ca