Toronto, Ontario, Canada
I am a seasoned senior executive with over two decades of experience driving transformative change at the intersection of finance, sustainability, and corporate strategy. My career spans global leadership roles in corporate finance, tax, and sustainability, consistently delivering results through innovation, high-performing teams, and impactful partnerships with governments, regulators, and stakeholders. As a people-focused leader, I empower teams to achieve excellence while tackling critical global challenges. My work in sustainable finance, climate risk, and biodiversity positions me as a trusted advisor and thought leader in transitioning to a low-carbon, nature-positive economy. I’ve led large-scale initiatives that balance financial performance with environmental and social impact—from restructuring global tax operations to spearheading forestry projects that restore ecosystems and capture carbon. I am an adjunct professor at Brock University’s Goodman School of Business, where I teach and conduct research on the nexus of finance and sustainability. I equip future leaders with tools to drive meaningful change. I also serve as a Strategy Advisor for several companies operating in the sustainability and AI space. Key Achievements: • Global Corporate Leadership: As Senior Vice President of finance and global Head of Tax at TD Bank Group, I led a high-performing global tax team, enhancing operational efficiency and shareholder value while building strong global regulatory relationships. • Sustainability Innovation: At Anthesis Group, I expanded climate risk and sustainability services, doubling revenue and growing the team’s expertise in climate finance. • Thought Leadership: Authored influential frameworks and publications on clean technology adoption, natural capital accounting, and fiscal policy, shaping public discourse in Canada and beyond. • Advisory Roles: Advise organizations like Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation, Perimeter Forest, 15Rock, and Manifest Climate, leveraging AI and technology to advance sustainability. Professionally, I focus on integrating natural capital and ecosystem services into economic decision-making processes, leveraging AI for climate risk analysis, and advancing decarbonization and biodiversity strategies. Sustainability is more than a profession—it’s my way of life. Every choice reflects my principles, from solar panels and energy-efficient systems to bee hives nurturing biodiversity. Let’s connect to explore how we can innovate and advance sustainability together.
As an Adjunct Professor, my academic research and teaching center around the intersection of sustainability and finance. In addition to my academic work, I actively contribute to the development of sustainability programs designed for business executives, helping them navigate the evolving landscape of sustainable business practices.