Gillian Kunza is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Designed. Recognized for her strategic vision and collaborative leadership, she brings over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry and a creative, inclusive approach to the firm’s client-and-advisor-first philosophy.
A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®), and Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI®), Gillian combines her financial and compliance expertise with a commitment to modernizing the wealth management space. She serves as Chair of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization’s (CIRO) Conduct, Compliance & Legal Advisory Section Committee and is an elected member of the CPA Ontario Advisory Council. Gillian is also an advocate for industry innovation and gender representation in senior leadership.