Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to announce John Wightman has been appointed Director of Finance and Administration, effective Oct. 29, 2018.

Wightman brings extensive knowledge to the position, developed over 10 years of management experience covering all facets of finance and corporate services. He is intimately familiar with the mechanics of not-for-profit national sport organizations, having previously held the same role of Director of Finance and Administration with Speed Skating Canada. Wightman also offers insight gained from working in the private sector, as well as public Crown companies, and holds two professional accounting designations (CPA, CGA) through the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario. His comprehensive skill set includes leading full-cycle accounting teams, audit management, risk management, compliance reporting, and corporate budget management.

Wightman’s appointment to Director of Finance and Administration will replace outgoing Finance Controller, Robert Westgarth.

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