She brings a wealth of managerial, public affairs, advocacy, and board experience to the firm
Fintech mortgage platform 8Twelve Financial Technologies has announced that Martha Durdin (pictured) is joining its board of directors.
Durdin was the former president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA), having served in that role for the last eight years. She also represented CCUA on the board of The World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU).
She brings a wealth of managerial, public affairs, advocacy, and board experience to the 8Twelve board. She also has extensive executive experience, having served as a managing principal of a national strategic public affairs company, led public affairs for a Canadian bank, and worked on Parliament Hill.
Among other roles, Durdin served three terms as the chair of the Ontario Arts Council and is the immediate past chair of the Royal Ontario Museum Board of Trustees. She is a recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Gary Fooks, chief executive at 8Twelve Financial Technologies, said the organization was honoured and privileged to welcome Durdin to the board.
“Martha has a truly unique and intimate perspective on the role financial institutions play in the lives of Canadians. As we continue to expand on the art of the possible in this space, her insights will be invaluable,” Fooks said.
“Martha is committed to helping Canadians realize their financial future and understands how financial services can help achieve these objectives,” Akber Abbas, president of 8Twelve, added.
“She will be key in helping 8Twelve continue to develop relevant and important products and services.”
Durdin, for her part, said she was very excited to help 8Twelve continue its growth.
“8Twelve is doing things right, to put it simply. Building a platform that has the customer at the heart of financial service decisions and outcomes is such an important endeavour. I’m proud to be able to be a part of their mission,” she stated.
