Darin Brecht

Darin Brecht has a diverse work experience spanning across multiple industries. Darin is currently serving as the Senior Director of Finance at HyLife since June 2021. Prior to this, they held the role of President & CEO (Interim) and Vice-President of Finance & Administration at Red River College from July 2019 to February 2020 and November 2018 to February 2020, respectively. Darin also worked as the Director of Finance at Cabela's from June 2009 to September 2018 and as the Chief Financial Officer at Mogo Finance from August 2008 to June 2010. Before that, they had a long tenure at HSBC, where they served as the Senior Vice President of Finance from October 2001 to August 2008 and from August 1998 to October 2001. Darin began their career at PwC, where they worked as a Senior Manager from September 1994 to August 1998 and as a Manager from September 1990 to September 1994.

Darin Brecht completed their Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree with a specialization in Accounting & Finance from the University of Manitoba between 1985 and 1990. Darin obtained the Chartered Accountant certification from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in December 1993. Later, in August 2003, they acquired the Chartered Financial Analyst certification from the CFA Institute. Although there is no information provided regarding the CPA certification, it is known that Darin Brecht is associated with the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), suggesting the possibility of him being a CPA as well.