Blair Cook Cfo Thoughtleader

Blair Cook has a diverse work experience across various industries and roles. Blair Cook has been the Chief Financial Officer at Mara Renewables Corporation since 2018, where they focus on sustainable sources of Omega 3s and renewable bio-diesel fuel. Blair Cook is also the Founder and Partner at Executive Finance Partners Inc. since 2012, providing professional development, strategic consulting, and thought leadership for financial leaders. Blair Cook has served as a Corporate Director at Terravest Industries Oil and Gas Fabrication Division and Clarke Inc., where they held board director positions and served as the Audit Committee Chair. Additionally, Blair Cook was the Chief Financial Officer at Horizon Maritime from 2018 to 2021, leading the finance organization in offshore and inshore supply vessels. Blair Cook has held the role of Chief Financial Officer at Blockchain Dynamics and Scotsburn Dairy Ice Cream Company, each for a short duration. Blair Cook also worked as a Professional Development Leader at Proformative Finance Academy, providing on-demand courses for professional certifications. Lastly, they were a Corporate Director at Royal Host Inc., overseeing the sale of the company, and served as the Lead Instructional Designer at CPA Canada, working on the design and authoring of the Chartered Professional Accountant designation program.

Blair Cook, CFO Thoughtleader, holds a CPA, CA degree from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) from 1993 to 1995. In 2010, they obtained a CPA degree from the Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Additionally, Cook earned an MBA in Management from Saint Mary's University from 2000 to 2004. Furthermore, they hold a BBA in Accounting from Acadia University, where they studied from 1989 to 1993. Cook has also obtained an ESG Competent Boards Certificate and Designation (GCB.D) from Competent Boards in 2023.