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 Ontario based CFO’ operating in the Industrial 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.
Rory Taylor
Chief Financial Officer of Aura Minerals
Mr. Taylor joined Aura Minerals in March 2012 and has 15 years of mining experience. Prior to joining Aura Minerals, Mr. Taylor was Vice President, Finance, Mining Operations at Endeavour Mining Corporation for a year and prior thereto, he was Vice President, Finance at Crew Gold Corporation for 6 years. These companies owned and operated gold mines and various exploration properties in West Africa, Greenland and the Philippines and he was responsible for all aspects of financial management within the organizations. He has also held senior finance roles in companies in the telecommunications sector and in the assurance practices of Ernst and Young in Vancouver and South Africa. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Cape Town and is a South African qualified Chartered Accountant.
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About Aura Minerals: Aura Minerals is a Canadian mid-tier gold and copper production company.

John Wilby
Chief Financial Officer of STT Enviro
John Wilby joined the Company in July 2007. He has over 25 years’ of senior financial experience, including ten years as CFO of Soroc Technology Inc. and five years with Moneysworth & Best Shoe Repair Inc. in financial and operational roles. He obtained his designation as a Chartered Accountant in 1988 and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen’s University. John is also keenly interested in early American jazz and has a large collection of early jazz and blues recordings.
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About STT Enviro: STT Enviro engineers and supplies a range of cost effective environmental and industrial products and services.

Jo Anne Van Hooydonk
Vice President and CFO of Trojan Technologies
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About Trojan Technologies: Trojan Technologies enables customers to meet their water quality objectives by providing eco-efficient solutions.

Daniel Crandall
CFO of Rockcliff Metals Corporation
Mr. Crandall is a Senior Manager at Marrelli Support Services Inc., providing CFO, accounting, regulatory compliance and management advisory services to numerous issuers on the TSX, TSX-venture and other Canadian and US exchanges. Previously he was a Manager at Collins Barrow Toronto LLP, a public accounting firm where he worked for over five years. Mr. Crandall holds a CPA and CA certification.
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About BWR Exploration, Giyani Metals Corp., Malbex, Rockcliff Metals Corporation, Rockcliff Metals Corporation: A Canadian resource exploration company .
Chris Mathew
Co-Founder & CFO of Intelline
Chris brings financial experience being a Math/CPA student at the University of Waterloo. Math/CPA combines co-op work experience with a background in mathematics, statistics, and computer science, complemented by an equally focused study in accounting, economics, and business-related topics. Chris was also a core member of the high school electric car project alongside Kyle, exhibiting a deep passion for technology and innovation. He has worked as an assistant investment analyst at Scotiabank, developing investment strategy tools using MATLAB and various other programming languages. Chris has also worked at KPMG in Toronto in a joint audit (Financial Institutions) and tax (Global Mobility Services) position.
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About Intelline: Intelline offers the dependable and safe power production you expect from diesel engines, in a revolutionary new package.
Marilyn Crowley
Chief Financial Officer of Reko International Group
Marilyn Crowley, CPA, CA has been the Chief Financial Officer at Reko International Group Inc. since November 24, 2015. Marilyn Crowley is a seasoned financial executive with more than 24 years’ experience in accounting advisory and senior operational roles.
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About Reko International Group: A diversified, technology-driven manufacturing organization.