Charles Finlay
InvestorFounderFounding Executive Director at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst · Founding Executive Director at Cybersecurecatalyst
Greater Toronto Area, Canada
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Charles Finlay is the Founding Executive Director of the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University, a post-secondary hub for technology security innovation and collaboration that he co-founded in 2018. His work centers on technology security and safety, economic development, and democratic resilience. He is a lawyer with experience across the technology, government, and finance sectors.
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Experience
- Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan UniversityFounding Executive Directorcurrent2018 — presentToronto, Canada Area
- Ontario Public ServiceChief of Staff, Office of the Minister of Economic Development and Growth2015 — 2018Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Ontario Public ServiceDirector of Policy, Office of the Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure2014 — 2015Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- BMO Capital MarketsSenior Counsel and Vice-President2011 — 2014Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Torys LLPAssociate Lawyer2006 — 2011
- The Globe and MailFreelance Writer2005 — 2006
- Canadian Business MagazineResearcher/Reporter and Freelance Writer2002 — 2003
- Forrester ResearchResearch Associate2000 — 2001
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Employment LawSecuritiesAdministrative LawLegal AdviceCommercial LitigationMediationDue DiligenceRestructuringDispute ResolutionAlternative Dispute ResolutionLeadershipPublic Speaking- Lawyer — Law Society of Ontario
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- Who is Charles Finlay?
- Charles Finlay is the Founding Executive Director of the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University, a post-secondary hub for technology security innovation and collaboration that he co-founded in 2018. His work centers on technology security and safety, economic development, and democratic resilience. He is a lawyer with experience across the technology, government, and finance sectors.
- Where does Charles Finlay work?
- Charles Finlay is Founding Executive Director of Cybersecurecatalyst and Founding Executive Director at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst.
- What companies did Charles Finlay found?
- Charles Finlay founded Cybersecurecatalyst.
- Where did Charles Finlay go to school?
- Charles Finlay studied at Dalhousie University - Schulich School of Law (LL.B.); UCL (M.A. (with Distinction)); Queen's University (B.A. (with Honours)).
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