Andrew Obee

Andrew Obee has been continuously involved in Scouting since beginning as a Beaver Scout at the age of seven. He is a ‘Grassroots Scouter’, having spent much of his 35 years as a leader working at the Section level. After his time in Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, Andrew became an Activity Leader at age fourteen, working with a Cub Pack and then as a Scouter in Training, working with a Scout Troop when he turned sixteen. He then began volunteering as a Section Scouter at the Troop, Company, and Crew levels. Passionate about ensuring that the outdoors continue to be a core part of Scouting, Andrew has been involved in organizing major events such as the Scout Brigade of Fort George, World Jamborees and the Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Scouter Training program.

Andrew has been a member of the Board of Governors since 2016 and prior to becoming the Chair of the board used to chair the Board’s Audit Committee.

Professionally, Andrew is CEO of the Ficanex Group of Companies, helping the financial services industry in Canada effectively compete in the market. Andrew has a Bachelors Degree in Science from the University of Toronto and a Masters of Business Administration from Queens University.