Union Securities has appointed Ed Duda as senior vice-president and chief financial officer. Despite being the newest member of the firm’s executive committee, Duda brings over 25 years of financial, operational and administrative experience in the financial industry and other sectors.

Within the financial sector he has serves as vice-president, finance and COO at Haywood Securities, as well as a stint as vice-president administration and credit at Blackmont Capital

“We are very pleased to have Ed on board and we welcome him to the executive management team,” said John MacPhail, CEO of Union Securities Ltd. “His industry knowledge, people-focused management style and dedication to service excellence will be an invaluable asset to the short-term needs and long- term vision of Union Securities.”

In his new role, Duda will oversee the streamlining of the financial and regulatory reporting systems, strategic planning, capital management, corporate restructuring, business process re-engineering and maximizing return on investment.