Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer

Brenda Gardiner was appointed as COO & CFO of the Toronto Region Board of Trade in January 2018. Brenda is responsible for leading corporate services and providing strategic leadership for Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Facilities and Technology.

Brenda is a seasoned financial professional who has held increasingly senior roles in organizations such as The Royal Conservatory of Music, Hill + Knowlton, GCI Communications, Ryder and Metro Newspapers Canada. Brenda concentrates on bringing a strategic focus and driving excellence and accountability in process and performance in the finance and operations field.  Brenda brings a wealth of education and experience to any role she tackles.

Brenda is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds an MBA from Laurentian University.