46/ DECEMBER 2018 THE RIDER


Equestrian Canada Appoints John Wightman As Director Of Finance And Administration


Ottawa, ON, Oct. 29, 2018 – Equestrian Canada (EC)


is


pleased to announce John Wight- man has been appointed Director of Finance and Administration, effective Oct. 29, 2018. Wightman brings extensive


knowledge to the position, devel- oped over 10 years of manage- ment experience covering all facets of finance and corporate services. He is intimately familiar with the mechanics of not-for- profit national sport organiza- tions, having previously held the same role of Director of Finance and Administration with Speed Skating Canada. Wightman also offers insight gained from work- ing in the private sector, as well as public Crown companies, and holds two professional account- ing designations (CPA, CGA) through the Chartered Profes- sional Accountants of Ontario. His comprehensive skill set in- cludes leading full-cycle ac- counting


teams, audit


management, risk management, compliance reporting, and corpo- rate budget management. Wightman’s appointment to


Director of Finance and Admin- istration will replace outgoing Fi- nance Controller, Robert Westgarth. “When I started in the Fi-


nancial Controller position in June 2017, I knew mostly what I was getting into, having worked closely with Finance prior to tak- ing over,” said Westgarth, who had originally joined EC as Sen-


nance, updated coding


tracking,


and and


more reliable re- porting.” Wes tgar th


continued, “I am passing the reins to John Wight- man, who is in- heriting


an


improved and more stable fi- nancial system, an


appointed John Wightman to the position of Di- rector of Finance and Administration. PHOTO CREDIT –


Courtesy of Equestrian Canada


ior Officer of Executive Services in the fall of 2016. “The months that followed drastically changed the operating environment at EC, and provided unforeseen chal- lenges. I looked forward to taking on this responsibility, and knew what needed to be done to restore trust and faith in the work done at EC. The finance team has given their heart and soul to the many tasks they have been given, and I could not be more proud of the volume and quality of work that has been done in the last 16 months. We have come through a period of uncertainty to receive two clean audit opinions from KPMG, improved controls in Fi-


On Oct. 29, 2018, Equestrian Canada incredible


and supportive Board of Direc- tors, and a team at EC who are


prepared under CEO Richard M o n g e a u ’ s steady guidance, drive and vision. I have no doubt


that the skills and experience John brings will continue to im- prove processes, systems, and ef- ficiency in Finance, and provide the renewed energy needed to cross the finish line. With that, I would like to express my grati- tude for the opportunity to learn and grow in this place, and my hope that the current path will lead EC to its best days yet.” As Director of Finance and


Administration, Wightman will provide strategic support by en- suring the provision of timely and effective financial informa- tion and analysis. He will also be responsible for developing inter-


nal controls, risk management, human resources and operational processes and policies. “My goals are to always


create a positive work environ- ment, to provide excellent cus-


tomer service utilizing critical strategic thinking and high work energy, and to collaboratively en- gage stakeholders to help drive results,” explained Wightman. “I look forward to working with the


EC team to achieve strategic cor- porate goals, and to build capac- ity to capitalize on future opportunities for EC member- ship.”


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