Walter Gontarek

Walter Gontarek serves as the CEO and Chair of Channel Capital Advisors, leading a technology-enabled specialty finance holding company that supports the innovation economy. With extensive experience in finance, Gontarek launched Channel Capital Plc, a notable $13 billion credit company. In addition to current roles on the boards of Wiserfunding and Catalina Re, past positions include supervisory board member at Frontclear and leadership roles at major banking institutions such as RBC and TD. Gontarek's academic credentials include a Doctorate in Finance from Cranfield University and an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business, alongside honorary and teaching positions related to financial technology and sustainable finance.