Charles Finlay
InvestorFounderFounding Executive Director at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst · Founding Executive Director at Cybersecurecatalyst
Greater Toronto Area, Canada
FoundedCybersecurecatalyst
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About
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.
Founding Executive Director at Cybersecurecatalyst
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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
Skills & more
Litigation30Banking Law7Board Governance5Non-profits4Restorative Justice3Non-profit Volunteer2Securities Regulation9Legal Research9Corporate Law26Corporate Finance2Civil Litigation2Venture Capital2
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Employment LawSecuritiesAdministrative LawLegal AdviceCommercial LitigationMediationDue DiligenceRestructuringDispute ResolutionAlternative Dispute ResolutionLeadershipPublic Speaking- Lawyer — Law Society of Ontario
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Colleagues at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst
Ahmed Hussein
Lead, Project & Reporting at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst
Ahmed Jadoon
Director, Finance at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst
Anita Schretlen
Senior Manager, Small Business Programs at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst
Anna Colagrossi
Director, Brand & Recruitment at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst
Aurn Chima
Specialist, Industry Engagement at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst
Avleen Bassi
Lead, Public Sector Program at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst
Ayobami Ogunlana
Lead, Training Programs at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst
Bara Abu
Technical Support, Cyber Range at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst
Frequently asked questions
- 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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Shared employers
Also worked at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University24
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Also worked at Ontario Public Service6
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