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Patrick Girard

Wildcard · DISC type csi
Vice President Finance at Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI)
📍 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Patrick is a retired senior finance executive with a history of leadership in Canadas defence, security, and aerospace sectors. As a CPA and CMA with an MBA from Queens University, he has managed comprehensive financial functions for major national associations, including serving as the Vice President of Finance for CADSI before his retirement in early 2024.

Following a distinguished career, Patrick now focuses on consulting in financial and technical services. He has previously demonstrated a commitment to advancing the industry by sharing content that supports organizations like Women in Defence & Security (WIDS), indicating a passion for mentorship and diversity.

Unique fact: Patrick has held top financial positions at three separate major Canadian industry associations, shaping financial strategy across the aerospace, defence, and healthcare accreditation sectors.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Vice President Finance
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Personality Overview

How Patrick shows up

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Friendly But Slow
Curious But Skeptical

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Priorities

Topics Patrick cares about

Defence & Security
Served as Vice President of Finance for the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI), the primary voice of the sector.
Financial Leadership
Held multiple C-suite and senior finance roles, including VP Finance, CFO, and Controller, overseeing planning, reporting, and systems.
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Career

Work history

1-2025 - 3-2026
Vice President Finance
Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI)
12-2021 - 1-2025
Comptroller, Director of Finance and Office Administration
Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI)
4-2016 - 1-2022
Controller and Corporate Secretary
Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC)
9-2009 - 5-2014
Chief Financial Officer
Accreditation Canada
6-2005 - 9-2009
Director of Finance and Infrastructure
Accreditation Canada
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2008 - 2009
MBA
Queen's University
1998 - 2001
Certified Management Accountant
Certified Management Accountant
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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