Our People
FEI Canada is fortunate to be able to count on engaged volunteers and
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Pete Pigott, CPA, CA – President and CEO
416-366-3007 ext. 5106 ppigott@feicanada.org
As President and Chief Executive Officer, Pete’s mandate is focused on expanding FEI Canada’s national presence and enhancing the value that the association provides to Canada’s senior financial executives. |
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Jason Taylor CPA, CA – Director, Financial Operations
Jason brings a diverse finance background to his role of Director, Financial Operations for FEI Canada. Jason is responsible for the finance, corporate governance and IT functions of the organization. |
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Laura Pacheco, MBA, CPA, CGA – Vice President, Research and Education Laura is also a member of a variety of FEI Canada committees, including the CFERF Advisory Council and the Programming and Sponsorship Committee. |
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Rita Plaskett, CMP, CMM – Director, Events As Director of Events, Rita manages the Annual Conference, CFOY gala, CFO Leadership Beyond Finance and oversees the Events Manager and the programs within that role. Rita works closely with all the committees involved in these events. |
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Stephen Ilkiw – Director, Business Development and Sales
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Wendy Siegel – Director, Membership
416-366-3007 ext. 5120 wsiegel@feicanada.org
As Director of Membership, Wendy focuses on attracting new members to FEI Canada, as well as the continued engagement and retention of our current membership. With 20 years’ experience building cross-functional teams while working collaboratively to establish and maintain strategic partnerships, Wendy contributes to FEI’s growth as it strengthens its position as the leading association for senior finance executives across Canada.
Elvira Rago – Membership Associate
416-366-3007 ext. 5103 erago@feicanada.org
As FEI Canada’s Membership associate, Elvira is responsible for communicating and managing the members’ services programs, promoting membership benefits and marketing initiatives, while maintaining our growing database.
Felipe Cerqueira – Events Coordinator
416-366-3007 ext. 5123 felipe@feicanada.org
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As Events Coordinator, Felipe works closely with the Director of Events on the Annual Conference, Canada’s CFO of the Year Award Gala and the logistics behind the CFO Leadership Beyond Finance Program. Felipe also works closely with the VP, Research on the administration of the national breakfast seminars and webinars. |
Pat Todd – Office Manager
416-366-3007 ext. 5113 ptodd@feicanada.org
As Office Manager, Pat provides accounting and reception support for national event logistics, Policy Forum, the Committee on Corporate Reporting, and CFERF.
Thomas Rigg - Communications, Research and Education Coordinator
416-366-3007 ext. 5105 trigg@feicanada.org
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As Communications, Research and Education Coordinator, Thomas is responsible for all media relations and communications at the national office. Thomas produces monthly newsletters including the Xpress and the Finance and Accounting Review. He is also the lead editor on research studies, and supports our members in their research and advocacy activities, including the Policy Forum thought leadership committees. Thomas also supports the annual conference and serves on the Steering Committee for Canada’s CFO of the Year™ Award. |
Babar Ayyaz, ASA, ACIA – Data Analyst
416-366-3007 ext. 5114 bayyaz@feicanada.org
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As the Data Analyst, Babar utilizes his background in mathematics, finance and statistics and works closely with all team members to help increase membership satisfaction and the overall FEI Canada experience. |
FEI Canada Board Contacts:
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Jeff Shickele |
Tyrone Cotie |
