Kayla Freake

Kayla Freake, CPA, CA, currently serves as a Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Specialist at Nasdaq since February 2024. Previously, Kayla worked as a Financial Analyst FP&A at Verafin from January 2022 to February 2024, focusing on financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Prior experience includes roles at the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District, where Kayla held positions such as Director of Finance/Comptroller and Manager of Budgeting, overseeing finance operations and an operating budget of $150 million. Earlier career highlights include a Financial Analyst position at Inmarsat and managerial roles at MNP, specializing in audit and assurance for various sectors. Kayla holds a Chartered Accountant designation from the Chartered Accountant School of Business and a B.Comm in Accounting from Memorial University.