Mark Moreland

As chief financial officer at First West, Mark Moreland provides leadership and direction to the credit union’s financial strategy and operations. This includes the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems to preserve company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting. He leads a skilled team of finance and accounting professionals and takes part in shaping First West’s strategic plan and long-term vision.

Mark is regarded as a thoughtful leader and strategic thinker who is committed to inclusive leadership—qualities he has developed over two decades working in senior executive finance, facilities, technology and business leadership roles.

Prior to joining First West in 2015 as part of the Island Savings merger—for which he led financial integration activities—Mark held senior roles at WCG Services, a federal and provincial government service provider. Originally from Ireland, Mark has also served in senior leadership positions at The Exeter, one of the United Kingdom’s largest and oldest mutual medical, life and protection insurers, and at Brittany Ferries, one of Europe’s premier travel and vacation providers.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Plymouth. He has also earned CPA CMA professional accountancy designation and has a long-held Chartered IT Professional designation from the British Computer Society. Most recently Mark completed the CFO Leadership Beyond Finance Program through FEI Canada.

Mark represented First West on the CU Trust board of directors from 2018-2020, and has held several volunteer and professional board positions, including with Big Brothers, Big Sisters.