Cathy has over 30 years of executive search and financial leadership experience and is a founding Managing Director of the Stanton Chase Toronto office, focusing on C-Suite, Board, and strategic leadership roles within the Consumer Products, Industrial, Technology, and Private Equity sectors. As Global Leader of the Stanton Chase CFO & Financial Executives Practice, Cathy is a trusted partner to many long-standing clients. Her track record includes Board/Board Diversity, CFO, CEO, and COO roles, as well as leadership hires across all areas of Finance, Sales and Marketing, General Management, and Human Resources. She is also certified in Hogan Assessment. She sits on the Board of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) and previously served as Vice Chair on the Stanton Chase Board of Directors. Prior to her career in executive search, Cathy obtained her Chartered Accountant designation with Ernst & Young, and was awarded the Fellow (FCPA, FCA) designation in 2017. In 2021, she was recognized by the WXN Top 100: Most Powerful Women in Canada for her efforts in advancing women in leadership. She completed an Honors Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Bishop’s University and played for the CIAU Champion Lady Gaiters basketball team. Cathy is fluently bilingual in English and French. Expertise Services Board Services Executive Search Industry Specialization Consumer Products and Services Industrial Technology Functional Specialization CFO and Financial Executives Startups and Scale-ups Private Equity