Colleen is the former Chief Client Officer at Osler, retiring from Osler in February 2024. In this role, she focused on building and deepening client relationships while providing advice and guidance on new markets and business development opportunities.

Colleen was a founder, director and president of E*TRADE Canada (ETC-T), building the firm from its pioneering roots as an ecommerce start-up the largest independent online investment firm in Canada until its sale to Scotiabank in 2008.  She has also held several other senior roles in the financial services industry that spans over 35 years at Merrill Lynch, CIBC World Markets, Signal Hill Private Equity and East Coast Asset Management.  She was a member of the Board of Directors of Solium (SUM-T) for almost 10 years, until it was acquired by Morgan Stanley in 2019.  She was also a past director of Merrco Payments processing.

Colleen is a respected business leader with senior management experience in financial services, technology, business and web-based services.

Colleen is an operating advisor of Vertu Capital, member of the advisory boards of NovaCap Financial Services Fund and INovia Venture Capital.  She is incoming chair and serves on the board of directors of Dye & Durham.   She is also co-chair of Kids Help Fund Capital Campaign.

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  Operating Advisor in Vertu Capital

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