Top 10 CFOs in Canada - 2026

Craig Hudson is Chief Financial Officer at Tulip, bringing extensive experience across finance, analytics, digital operations and business transformation. As a CPA, CA and CFA, he has held senior finance roles across technology, retail and venture-backed organizations throughout his career.

Daniel Setiawan brings nearly three decades of leadership experience across Asia, Europe and North America, spanning agriculture, food manufacturing, salmon farming and ocean technology. His career includes leadership roles at Cargill and Cermaq, a Mitsubishi joint venture, and experience in restructurings, acquisitions, divestments and public-to-private transactions.

Anilisa Sainani is a financial executive with more than two decades of experience in banking and finance. As Chief Financial Officer of EQ Bank, she brings expertise in financial strategy, enterprise transformation, global finance leadership and organizational performance.

Colin Simpson is Chief Financial Officer of Manulife, overseeing its global financial affairs, including accounting, capital management, treasury, taxation and investor relations. His career spans more than 20 years across insurance, investment banking, actuarial work and senior finance leadership.

Dionne Lawrence is a financial professional associated with Stifel Financial Corp. and a Chartered Professional Accountant with a CGA designation. Her professional background reflects financial management experience, leadership responsibilities and a commitment to guiding teams across the financial services sector.

Jerod Ayres is Chief Financial Officer at HY-TECH Drilling, bringing more than 20 years of financial leadership experience. His background includes CFO roles in forestry, transportation and private equitybacked businesses, alongside expertise in strategic financial management and team leadership.

Katherine Gibson is Chief Financial Officer of RBC, overseeing finance, corporate treasury, taxation, investor relations and performance management. With more than two decades at RBC, she has held senior finance leadership roles supporting financial reporting, corporate strategy and alignment between business priorities and financial performance.

Robert Sedran is Senior Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer at CIBC, with responsibility for financial planning, reporting, treasury, regulatory compliance and investor relations. His career includes senior positions in enterprise strategy, corporate development, equity research and balance sheet management.

Ryan Quattrini is Chief Financial Officer at Virtu Financial, bringing finance leadership experience and professional accounting credentials. A Chartered Professional Accountant and Certified Management Accountant, he also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Brock University and securities industry qualifications.

Tim Deacon is Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer at Sun Life, leading finance, taxation, capital management, investor relations and strategic finance initiatives. He brings more than 20 years of senior financial leadership experience, including executive roles at Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and Manulife.