Bhavna Duggal

Bhavna Duggal

CFO | Motivational Speaker | ESG & Sustainability Champion | Strategist
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Bhavna is a purpose-driven Chief Financial Officer, capital markets leader, and experienced board member with a strong track record in global business management, finance, and advisory. She has worked extensively across Canada, Europe, and Asia, partnering with banks, asset managers, private equity and pension funds, insurance firms, and large institutional investors.

A qualified CPA (Canada) and Chartered Accountant (UK), Bhavna is also a Fellow of ACCA (UK). Her career spans senior roles in finance, strategy, and capital markets, where she has helped organisations navigate complex financial landscapes, drive growth, and build strong governance structures.

Bhavna is an avid advocate and ambassador for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and she is deeply committed to volunteering and giving back to communities. A natural connector and relationship builder, she believes in the power of social capital to unlock solutions and create positive
impact.

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Expertise

CFO leadership & board governance
Capital markets & investor relations
Global finance & advisory strategy
Business management across multiple geographies
Diversity, equity & inclusion advocacy
Relationship building & stakeholder engagement

Sector Expertise

Banking & financial services
Asset management
Private equity & pension funds
Insurance
Large institutional investors

Work Experience

Chief Financial Officer - Fractional CFO

Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Financial Services

Board of Governors and Chair of the Audit, Finance and Property Committee - George Brown College

Dec 2022 - Present · 3 yrs Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Nonprofit and Public Sector

Board Member - Ascend Canada

2019 - 2025 · 6 yrs Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Nonprofit and Public Sector

Interim Chief Financial Officer - Securian Canada

Mar 2024 - Sep 2024 · 7 mos Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Insurance

Principal and CFO - The CFO Centre Canada

Jul 2023 - Apr 2024 · 10 mos

Financial Services

Vice President, Client Finance Services - Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO)

2021 - Dec 2022 · 2 yrs Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Financial Services

Partner - EY

Sep 2016 - Jan 2021 · 4 yrs 5 mos Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Financial Services

Assistant Vice President, Asset Management & Investment Banking - J.P. Morgan

2010 - 2012 · 2 yrs Europe and Asia

Financial Services