John Pappas Appointed Vice President, Business Development at FP Canada
FP Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of John Pappas as Vice President, Business Development. In this role, Mr....
FP Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of John Pappas as Vice President, Business Development.
In this role, Mr. Pappas will lead FP Canada’s business development strategy, with responsibility for advancing organizational growth, strengthening strategic partnerships and expanding the reach and impact of FP Canada’s programs and services. He will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to expand opportunities across FP Canada’s education, certification and industry offerings. Through this work, he will help advance FP Canada’s mission of leading the advancement of professional financial planning in Canada and championing better financial wellness for all Canadians.
Mr. Pappas brings more than 30 years of executive experience in financial services, investment advisory and enterprise relationship management. Throughout his career, he has driven growth initiatives and led major client and partner relationships across the banking, wealth management and capital markets sectors. He has held senior leadership positions with organizations including Moody’s Analytics and the Canadian Securities Institute.
“John brings extensive experience in business development, strategic partnerships and enterprise relationship management, along with a collaborative leadership style that has made an immediate impact at FP Canada,” says Tashia Batstone, President & CEO of FP Canada. “His ability to translate opportunity into long-term value while remaining aligned with our public interest mandate makes him exceptionally well positioned to lead this important area of our organization. We are delighted to welcome John to the executive leadership team on a permanent basis.”
“I am honoured to take on this role,” says Mr. Pappas. “FP Canada plays an important role in advancing professional financial planning in Canada, and I look forward to working with our partners, stakeholders and team members to advance our strategic priorities and help further the organization’s mission in the public interest.”
Since joining FP Canada as Interim Vice President, Business Development in June 2026, Mr. Pappas has worked closely with the executive leadership team to strengthen the organization’s business development function, support strategic priorities and advance initiatives focused on sustainable growth and organizational effectiveness. His appointment is effective immediately.
About FP Canada
Established in 1995, FP Canada is a national not-for-profit education, certification and professional oversight organization working in the public interest. FP Canada is dedicated to championing better financial wellness for all Canadians by leading the advancement of professional financial planning in Canada. Learn more at fpcanada.ca.
Source : FP Canada
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