Armando Desousa

Armando DeSousa has a strong work experience spanning over 20 years. Armando started their career as a Senior Associate at Howie & Partners Chartered Accountants in 1995. After three years, they moved on to PwC, where they worked as an Audit Manager until 2000. At Valeo, Armando held two key roles - Plant Controller from 2004-2005 and R&D Financial Controller from 2000-2004. Since 2005, they have been serving as the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at Pharma Medica Research Inc.

Armando DeSousa completed their education in accounting and finance, focusing on professional certifications and a bachelor's degree. In 1992, they enrolled at the University of Windsor and graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.) degree. Following this, in 1997, they pursued further professional development by attending the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, obtaining a CA qualification. Armando then sought to expand their expertise and enrolled at the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants in 1998 to achieve the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation in Illinois. Armando DeSousa's educational journey showcases their commitment to acquiring relevant qualifications in the field of accounting. Additionally, Armando obtained a certification called "Leading with Vision" from LinkedIn in December 2020, demonstrating their continuous pursuit of professional growth and development.