OSC names new chair and CEO

Maureen Jensen has been nominated as the new chair and CEO of the OSC, subject to review by the Standing Committee on Government Agencies.

Jensen has been the OSC’s executive director and chief administrative officer since 2011. She brings hands-on experience with the OSC’s work in ensuring that investors are safeguarded and capital markets are fair and efficient.

She has been a leader in the OSC’s work in implementing Ontario’s “comply or explain” disclosure requirements that promote increased representation of women on boards of directors and in executive officer positions with non-venture issuers, such as TSX-listed publicly traded companies.

Jensen has also been an part of the OSC’s executive team in supporting the government’s efforts to develop and establish the Cooperative Capital Markets Regulatory System.

“She is well-respected by her colleagues and peers in the investment industry across the country,” says Charles Sousa, Minister of Finance. “Ms. Jensen’s leadership will ensure that the OSC will continue to operate efficiently and smoothly through a crucial period of modernizing Canada’s capital markets regulatory system.”

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