Executive Summary
Mary Parkes, CPA, CA joined BDO Canada in 2014 as Chief Financial Officer.
Mary has held CFO and VP Finance roles in both private and public retail and service companies, including the grocery, restaurant, beverage and pharmacy sectors. Business transformation for growth has been a key theme in her background and her broad scope of experience comprises of financial reporting, strategic planning, budgeting, analysis, financing, risk management, human resources, legal, real estate and IT.
Mary obtained her CA designation in 1984 in Ontario and has an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree.
She is actively involved in Financial Executives International (FEI) Canada as a chapter board member and chair of the Women’s Financial Executive Network committee. Mary works with Junior Achievement as a classroom volunteer.