At CFO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Canada based CFO’ operating in the Aerospace space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected]
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Vincent Morello
Chief Financial Officer of Top Aces
Vincent Morello is the Chief Financial Officer at Top Aces.
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About Top Aces: Top Aces is an aviation company that provides advanced airborne training to leading air forces around the world.
Evan Gao
Chief Financial Officer of AVMAX Group
Mr. Gao worked briefly at Avmax as a Tax Manager in 2014/2015 before becoming the Chief Financial Officer in June of 2018. Mr. Gao left Avmax in early 2015 and started his own consultant company which focused on the M&A advisory business. Mr. Gao has played a very important role in the M&A transactions between Sunward and Avmax. Prior to joining Avmax in 2014, Mr. Gao was a Tax Manager at BDO Canada LLP, where he worked extensively with clients in a wide range of industries within the public, private and non-profit sectors, with an emphasis on public companies. Mr. Gao received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Simon Fraser University in 2008. Mr. Gao received his Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) designation in 2011 and Certified Public Accountant designation from the United States in 2013. He also completed his CICA In-depth Tax courses I, II and III in 2013. As the Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Gao is responsible for overseeing strategic accounting solutions across all company segments including the internal and external financial reporting, taxation, finance, treasury, audit compliance and internal controls. Mr. Gao bringing years of experience in accounting, finance, mergers, acquisitions, strategy and industry experience to his role in the company. He has worked closely with Avmax’s senior leadership on accounting and strategic planning related matters since joining the company.
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About AVMAX Group: AVMAX Group is a diverse company offering product and service related to aviation.

Francois Rodrigue
CFO of GHGSat
Francois Rodrigue is the Chief Financial Officer at GHGSat.
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About Averna, GHGSat: GHGSat’s mission is to become the global reference for remote sensing of greenhouse gas

Joe Ricci
Vice President & CFO of Firan Technology Group
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About Firan Technology Group: North American manufacturer of high technology printed circuit boards and precision illuminated display systems.
Alan Katiya
CFO of Seawind
Brings a great deal of experience and knowledge in working with private and governmental groups in finance and business development. He has been given the mandate to assemble a professional advisory board to help guide the companies during this time of major expansion.
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About Seawind: The Seawind aircraft is a perfect union of form and function.