Kurt Chao

Kurt Chao, CPA BBA, currently serves as a Senior Analyst in Corporate Development at Symend, where responsibilities include quarterly financial forecasting, KPI optimization, and implementing cloud-based financial planning software. Previous experience includes working as an Analyst at Sequeira Partners, focusing on financial modeling and industry research across several sectors, and serving in various roles at Deloitte Canada, where notable achievements include leading audit engagements for public companies and managing teams of varying sizes. Additionally, Kurt has contributed to education as a Teaching Assistant at Okanagan College and gained experience in team management and customer service at McDonald's Corporation, along with marketing strategy implementation at Nike. Kurt holds a Chartered Business Valuator designation from York University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant, with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Okanagan College.