Independent telecom Beanfield announced Monday it has hired Winnie Leung as its new chief financial officer.
Leung has more than 20 years of experience in financial leadership, most recently as the CFO of Moneris, a position she held for 13 years. While at Moneris, “she introduced transformative processes, technologies and talent strategies to propel the organization forward,” founding the company’s Inclusive Workplace Council and serving as the executive sponsor of the Womxn@Moneris Employee Inclusion Group, a Beanfield press release said.
Prior to Moneris, Leung was a partner at KPMG for 18 years, according to her LinkedIn profile. She is currently the vice chair of the Financial Executives International Canada (FEI Canada) board and is a mentor with its MentorAdvantage program.
In her new role at Beanfield, Leung will lead the finance team and aid with the company’s strategic management, according to the company’s press release.
“We are thrilled to have Winnie become a key member of the Beanfield leadership team. With a renewed focus on our best-in-class fibre network and products, 100% Canadian based customer service and a culture that is second to none,” said Beanfield CEO Rizwan Jamal, in the release. “Winnie will be instrumental in helping us realize our mission. Canadians value choice in the marketplace and local brands like Beanfield are proud to provide it.”
“I’m excited to join Beanfield as CFO and partner with the leadership team to drive strategic growth and financial excellence,” Leung said in a statement. “Beanfield’s strong foundation and entrepreneurial spirit create a unique opportunity to scale the business, enhance financial discipline, and support innovation. I look forward to working with the team to create long-term value for our customers, employees, and stakeholders while fostering a culture of collaboration and impact.”
Beanfield operates as a local, facilities-based telecom in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Ottawa, with almost 500 employees.
“As a proudly local company, Beanfield has plans to continue its expansion in key markets to drive competition and bring more Beanfield to more Canadians,” it said in the release.
Photo of Winnie Leung borrowed from Beanfield’s website
