At The CFO Centre, our strength lies in our people, passionate professionals who genuinely care about making a meaningful impact.
Our vision is bold and inspiring: to be a life-changing business. We aim to create life-changing businesses, transforming the lives of our clients, their teams, their families, and us.
Together, they shape the values, standards, and forward-thinking approach that define our business.
You can explore their individual biographies below to learn more about the people leading our mission.
Ian Young
CEO
Ian is CEO of CFO Centre Canada, which he launched in 2011 and has since grown into one of the largest operations in the global network, with more than 100 CFOs across 10 regions. With over 25 years of experience as CFO for some of Canada’s leading retailers, he brings deep expertise in strategy, funding, and turnaround leadership. Ian’s purpose is twofold: to give SMEs access to world-class financial leadership on flexible terms, and to provide experienced CFOs with independent, fulfilling careers. A proud father of two sons, he believes that family and legacy sit at the heart of all meaningful work.
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Paul Nagpal
President & COO
Every business needs a competitive advantage, and Paul Nagpal has been that competitive advantage to Canadian businesses for nearly 20 years. After gaining his MBA from Rotman at the University of Toronto and an engineering degree from the University of Waterloo, Paul Nagpal went on to successfully support business clients to create not only a competitive advantage but also a life and business they profit from personally and professionally. This is something Paul has developed ample expertise at over his 20 years at Deloitte, Kearney, and Strateva before joining the Canadian CFO Centre. You will also find Paul stepping up as a partner and strategic advisor to both enterprise and small business owners. His passion for the entrepreneur has led to his primary focus being on small and mid-market organizations over the last decade. Be it getting clear about what your competitive advantage is, bringing your business plan into alignment with growth and budget predictions, or preparing you for success in an upcoming round of financing, Paul knows how to get you and your business across that finish line looming ahead of you. Paul's passion has led him to sit on several boards and become a trusted advisor for many Canadian startups. Paul's passion extends to philanthropic endeavours that support his local business region as well. You will find him well versed in the demands of ownership and leadership, with the experience necessary to find the competitive advantage you need and to create solutions that improve your experience with your business.
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