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Steve Blake

Chair

Steve Blake brings nearly 35 years of experience in senior executive and advisory roles spanning private companies, publicly traded companies, and not-for-profits. Most recently, as the Chief Operating Officer for the Child Development Institute (CDI), Steve developed corporate strategy, managed all aspects of business operations, as well as finance, facilities, and administration. His responsibilities also included directly overseeing and managing technology, human resources, leading operational change management projects, as well as evaluating potential M&A initiatives.

Prior to joining CDI in 2014, Steve served as the Chief Financial Officer for The Canadian Depository for Securities (CDS) where he also held other senior finance roles. Steve joined CDS in 2000 and managed all aspects of finance, including treasury, business valuation and price modeling, and tax compliance. Additionally, he was responsible for financial and strategic planning and evaluating M&A initiatives. Steve began his career at KPMG, progressing to Senior Manager, Assurance and Advisory Services. Further, he worked in the insolvency practice at KPMG before leaving to join the T. Eaton Company just prior to their going public. From 2012 to 2014, Steve served on the Board of Directors of the Child Development Institute and served on the Finance and Audit Committee.

Steve is a CPA, CA and holds an Honours B.Comm. from McMaster University.

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