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Steve Rai, CPA, CA

Caretaker · DISC type Si
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at OpenText
📍 Canada

Steve Rai is the Executive Vice President and CFO at OpenText, bringing 30 years of global finance experience from technology firms like BlackBerry. He specializes in steering financial strategy and has a proven record of leading through M&A and restructuring. He holds both U. S. and Canadian CPA designations.

Driven by a stated passion for technology and a customer-centric focus, Steve thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. He excels in navigating change, whether it’s integrating new technologies, optimizing financial structures, or leading through major organizational transformations. His leadership is noted for its integrity and deep operational expertise.

He played a pivotal role in transforming BlackBerrys financial strategy and operating structure during a period of significant technological and organizational change.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Canada
Personality Overview

How Steve shows up

Nice But Slow
Social Proof Seeker
Good Listener

Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them. They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Priorities

Topics Steve cares about

AI-Driven Growth
In recent interviews, he has emphasized OpenText's strategy to capture rising corporate demand for AI-driven solutions and what he calls "agentic AI".
Cloud Momentum
He recently highlighted strengthening momentum in OpenText's cloud segment as a key driver for growth, focusing on enterprise bookings and improved margins.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
OpenText
8-2024 - 10-2024
Advisor to CEO & Former Chief Financial Officer at BlackBerry
BlackBerry
10-2019 - 8-2024
Chief Financial Officer
BlackBerry
1-2019 - 10-2019
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
BlackBerry
Corporate Controller
PMC-Sierra
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1987 - 1992
Education details unavailable
Simon Fraser University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

S

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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