FreshBooks appoints Wayne Jackson as CFO to support global expansion, M&A plans
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FreshBooks president and CEO depart as company lays off six percent of employees

FinTech firm promotes two interim co-CEOs, embarks on search for next leader. Toronto-based accounting software company FreshBooks has restructured its leadership team and cut…

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F|T: The FinTech Times – FinTech startups dominate Fast 50, former NYSE president in talks to reboot FTX

Plus: Tax Court disqualifies government loan spending from SR&ED. Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around…

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Stuart Lombard, Ecobee founding CEO and president, announces retirement
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Stuart Lombard, Ecobee founding CEO and president, announces retirement

Chief product officer Greg Fyke has assumed the role of president. In the 16 years since its founding, Toronto-based thermostat company Ecobee has helped…

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1Password acquires Texas-based Passage to fuel push into passkeys
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David Faugno latest addition to 1Password as first-ever president and chief operating officer

1Password continues to add to its C-suite following new revenue milestones. Toronto-based password-management startup 1Password has added David Faugno to its C-suite as president…

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Interac appoints Jeremy Wilmot as new president and CEO
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Interac appoints Jeremy Wilmot as new president and CEO

Interac is set to serve as exchange provider for Canada’s RTR system. Canadian payment services provider Interac has announced that Jeremy Wilmot is taking…

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VentureLab president and CEO Melissa Chee steps down as tech hub looks for new leader

Chee led VentureLab in launching initiatives to support Canada’s semiconductor industry amid the global chip shortage. VentureLab has announced its president and CEO…

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KB Nam officially named president of Wattpad following recent leadership change

KB Nam was hired as interim president following two previous leadership departures. Wattpad has officially named KB Nam as its president after serving in…

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At adtech startup Nova, president Matt Crenshaw steps into the CEO position

Former CEO Gupta shifts over to the board, advisory role. Advertising tech startup Nova – formerly known as Polar – has made some changes…

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CIBC Innovation Banking president Mark McQueen resigns

McQueen joined CIBC through its acquisition of Wellington Financial in 2018. Mark McQueen has resigned from his role as president and executive managing director…

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Harvest Builders announces Graeme Harrison as new president

Harrison to help studio connect with venture funds and startups throughout Western Canada and beyond. Calgary-based venture builder studio Harvest Builders has announced the…

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