Walter Gontarek is a highly accomplished CEO, Chair, and non-executive director with over three decades of experience managing financial services firms. He has an impressive educational background that includes a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Loyola University Maryland, a Master of Business Administration in International Finance from NYU Stern School of Business, and a Doctorate in Finance from Cranfield University. Walter is also a visiting fellow and lecturer for risk governance, financial markets, and FinTech.

During his professional career, Walter has held various executive positions, including Managing Director, Head of Global Credit Products at RBC, Managing Director, Credit Products at TD, and Vice President & Director, Credit Products at CIBC Wood Gundy. He is currently Group CEO & Chair at Channel Capital Advisors and a board member of Wiserfunding, Catalina Re, and Frontclear Management. Walter's expertise lies in risk governance, board practice, financial markets, and FinTech.