Okan Bayram (Cpa

Okan Bayram is currently the Head of Internal Audit Department at West Fraser, a position they have held since February 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Chief Internal Auditor at Norbord from February 2017 to November 2021. Okan also held the role of Director, Governance, Risk & Controls at SNC-Lavalin Infrastructure (O&M) from December 2005 to January 2017. Before that, they were the Senior Manager of National Compliance & Audit at Assante Wealth Management from January 2003 to March 2004. Okan also worked as an Audit Manager of Wealth Management & Brokerage at Bank of Montreal from January 2001 to January 2003 and as a Supervisor of Audit & Compliance at AGF Mutual Funds from January 1998 to January 2001. Okan began their career as a Senior Auditor of Financial Services at PwC from January 1995 to January 1998. Okan holds multiple certifications, including CPA, CGA, CIA, CRMA, CFE, and CISA.

Okan Bayram completed their education at Wilfrid Laurier University from 1991 to 1996, earning an Honours BBA degree in Accounting and Business/Management. Okan also obtained a BBA degree from WLU from 1991 to 1995.