The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) chair and CEO, Maureen Jensen, announced on Nov. 8 the appointment of Deana Djurdjevic as chief administrative officer (CAO).
Djurdjevic has more than 20 years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining the OSC, she played a role in launching the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario's (FSRA) modernization roadmap. She also held senior leadership positions in Canadian marketplaces and has served on the OSC's Market Structure Advisory Committee.
As of Dec. 16, 2019, Djurdjevic will join the executive team, working alongside Leslie Byberg, Executive Director of the OSC, in the newly created, separate role of CAO. She will be responsible for overseeing the OSC's corporate operations, including financial management and reporting, human resources management, corporate services, business continuity and emergency management, information systems and security, business planning and corporate performance, enterprise risk management and internal audit.
"Deana has extensive experience building, leading and transforming businesses and teams," said Jensen. "Deana's deep understanding of the capital markets and her expertise introducing innovative business models, technology and regulations will help the OSC continue to be a modern securities regulator."
