Paul Van Bakel, FCPA, FCA, is a retired finance executive with extensive experience in financial management across various industries. They began their career as a Senior Auditor at Ernst & Young, where they led audit and tax work for manufacturing and technology companies. Over the years, Paul held several key roles, including Chief Financial Officer for North America at Musashi Auto Parts Canada Inc. and Chief Operating Officer at Ontario Die International. They also served as Director of Finance at DALSA, overseeing public company reporting and financial management. Paul earned an Honours Arts Degree with a major in Economics and a minor in Accounting from Wilfrid Laurier University.