Toronto, September 30, 2025 (Globe Newswire) – CFA Societies Canada, Canadian vote for promoting professionalism in the field of investment and finance management, welcomes four outstanding leaders in his Council of Directors: Brendan Hargrave, CFA; Ritesh Patel, CFA; Siddart Rajan, CFA; And Haig Vanlian, CFA, for a two -year term entered into force on Monday, September 29, 2025.
They will join the re -elected members of the Board of Directors of Chelsea Kittleson, CFA, Tristan McBride, CFA, Patrick Reed, CFA and Jordan Wilson, CFA, as well as ongoing directors to form Canada CFA Condies for a period of 2025–2026. Ronald Schwartz, CFA, will continue as director and chairman of the board of directors. Being a vote of 12 public communities of the CFA Institute throughout Canada, CFA Comieties Canada Champions is the highest standards of ethics, education and professional superiority in the investment and financial industry, positioning the profession so that they are a power for good in Canadian society, especially that Canada is guided by the response to the dispute of economic conditions.
“For me, it is a great honor to continue my role as the chairman, and I look forward to working with this impressive group of professionals when we fulfill the important mission of CFA Societies Canada at this extraordinary moment for our country,” said Ronald Schwartz, CFA, chairman of the returning council. “Our updated strategic direction allows us to lead with the aim and honesty among the changing landscape in Canadian finances, since we strive to ensure inspirational leadership for the next generation of investment professionals, while strengthening public confidence in our industry.”
“I would like to express sincere gratitude to our outgoing directors: Emily Bert, CFA; Katrin Forrest, CFA; Sean Kulik, CFA; And Carl Robert, CFA for their exemplary leadership and a significant contribution to the organization, ”added Michael Tom, CFA, managing director of CFA Condance Canada. “When we welcome these four wonderful new leaders in our council, we are looking forward to the strong continuity of leadership and the constant strategic process. The depth of experience and the range of experience in this council will serve our members and mission. ”
The full list of members of the board of directors for the coming year is next year:
Resumed Chairman of the Board of Directors
Ronald Schwartz, CFA
New additions to 2025-2026 years of the Board of Directors of CFA Societies Canada
Brendan Hargrave, CFA – CFA Society Winnipeg
Ritosh Patel, CFA – CFA Toronto Society
Siddart Rajan, CFA – CFA Society Ottawa
Haig Vanlian, CFA – CFA Montréal
Re -elected directors
Chelsea Kittleson, CFA – CFA Victoria Society
Tristan McBride, CFA – CFA Atlantic Canada Society
Patrick Reed, CFA – CFA Calgary Society
Jordan Wilson, CFA – CFA Saskatchewan Society
They will join permanent members of the board of directors:
Jimmy Kvama Boateng, CFA – CFA Okanagan Society
Frank Lahans, CFA – CFA Québec
Nilesh Paras, CFA – CFA Edmonton Society
Cecilia Wong, CFA – CFA Society Vancouver
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