EXECUTIVE PROFILE :
Stacey Rous Stacey Rous is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at OTIP , Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan . OTIP serves the education community across Ontario , providing health benefits and other insurance needs as a not-forprofit Trust . At OTIP , Stacey is responsible for Finance and IT strategy , including financial operations of the company and accountable for the Project Management Office . Stacey is an accomplished financial executive known for achieving financial and service benchmarks by creating a compelling vision , clearly communicating strategies and providing strong leadership .
Over the years , Stacey has been helping insurance and health care organizations grow and improve member experience with her finance and operational expertise . She has more than 25 years of progressive leadership experience in operational finance . Stacey has provided executive financial leadership to the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network , Allianz Global Assistance and Cowan Insurance Group of Companies . Outside of her role with OTIP , Stacey is actively involved in building strong partnerships with communities to make a positive impact on social issues such as social isolations , poverty , inequality and mental health . She serves on the Board of the YMCA for Kitchener Waterloo , the Canadian Mental Health Association for Waterloo Wellington and International Women ’ s Forum Waterloo . She previously served on the IWF Canada Sponsorship Committee to raise funds for the IWF World Leadership Conference .
Stacey is an MBA graduate from Athabasca University and holder of CPA designations in Canada and the US . Throughout her career , she has continued to seek educational opportunities and certifications that enhance her finance and operational capabilities , including : Chartered Professional Accountant ( CPA , CMA ) designation , Certified Public Accountant ( US designation ), Chartered Global Management Accountant ( CGMA ) designation and Advanced Health Leadership certification from the Rotman School of Management Executive Program .
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