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title: "Who We Are | Wealthsimple"
description: "We're on a mission to bring smarter financial services to everybody, regardless of age or net worth. Learn more about what we do."
url: "https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/about"
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# We’re on a mission to help everyone achieve financial freedom.

![Mike Katchen, CEO of Wealthsimple, speaking to a small group of clients at an in-person event](/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=3072,fit=scale-down/https://images.ctfassets.net/v44fuld738we/cwV3YnsZKXiWufD1fmYjZ/11fb222dd7dbcb2f72a84e4b59365d08/HERO_IMAGE.png)

## What we do

### Rewrite old rules

We started Wealthsimple because investing in Canada felt like you needed a Ph.D to understand it. We set out to strip away the confusing jargon, hidden fees, and frustrating client experience to build something entirely different.

### Keep it simple

In a complex industry, simplicity sets us apart. Whether it's advice, investing, trading stocks or crypto, saving and spending a paycheque, or tax filing, we've helped millions of Canadians wrap their heads around it all.

### Empower your financial future

Our [mission](https://newsroom.wealthsimple.com/time-flies-when-youre-changing-the-future-of-investing-vn929v) has never changed: To help everyone achieve financial freedom. And no, that doesn’t mean getting rich overnight. It means feeling free from financial stress and more secure every day, no matter what life throws at you.

## “Wealthsimple is starting to look like Canada's next big bank”

Rob Carrick, The Globe & Mail

![Person sitting at marble tabletop in restaurant with Wealthsimple app open on their phone and prepaid Mastercard out for payment.](/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=3072,fit=scale-down/https://images.ctfassets.net/v44fuld738we/1gbAzeRgEFxgF2oh6dW7Zm/611cb3a31fdd9169d1b7c56c50b4de0a/QUOTE_IMAGE.png)

## How we do it

### Our values

Learn about the principles that drive us.

![Two Wealthsimple employees standing beside eachother with big smiles](/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=3072,fit=scale-down/https://images.ctfassets.net/v44fuld738we/77MdEfMyDkMjCPE7EYC6wE/d67d23cbbce52081c843c28dc3bdd863/FEATURE_CARD_2-_2x.png)

### Our newsroom

Read about the latest company updates and product releases.

### Our team

Explore open career opportunities and join the talented minds that make it all possible.

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## Leadership

*   ### Michael Katchen
    
    Chief Executive Officer
    
    ![Headshot of CEO, Michael Katchen](/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=3072,fit=scale-down/https://images.ctfassets.net/v44fuld738we/58mTBuZcdzsDgl4C2N373O/58c24d98a02a1db35634203d22d2379b/Michael_Katchen.png)
    
*   ### Brett Huneycutt
    
    Chief Product Officer
    
    ![Headshot of CPO, Brett Huneycutt](/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=3072,fit=scale-down/https://images.ctfassets.net/v44fuld738we/41TQlkP7oqb4NF7shBnijX/af712228c41cf14e5c5dff29065e465f/Brett_Huneycutt.png)
    
*   ### Radhika Kakkar
    
    Chief Operating Officer
    
    ![Headshot of COO, Radhika Kakkar](/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=3072,fit=scale-down/https://images.ctfassets.net/v44fuld738we/6bKOM4hxiLfVCD2rndbiFm/896eb3afa2a420a2c8b73e46a155e126/Radhika_Kakkar.png)
    
*   ### Jeff Gowen
    
    Chief Financial Officer
    
    ![Headshot of CFO, Jeff Gowan](/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=3072,fit=scale-down/https://images.ctfassets.net/v44fuld738we/32SdENdM0vYmc7rXtZMNPo/43be4ae5f8400efa7094e8a45e428d60/Card_Jeff-Gowan-2560â__Ã_â__3494.png)
    
*   ### Diederik van Liere
    
    Chief Technology Officer
    
    ![Headshot of CTO, Diederik van Liere](/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=3072,fit=scale-down/https://images.ctfassets.net/v44fuld738we/6gRK9ck4Ee5nSGMsH3xhUh/8c2d368fa2cfecfa9fc260c404c82815/Diederik_Van_Liere.png)
    
*   ### Paul Teshima
    
    Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer
    
    ![Headshot of CCO, Paul Teshima](/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=3072,fit=scale-down/https://images.ctfassets.net/v44fuld738we/6ofrkQmyN3g520ghztb10E/b7cc68665a2f91e29198031336ce2f01/Paul_Teshima.png)
    
*   ### Blair Wiley
    
    Chief Legal Officer
    
    ![Headshot of CLO, Blair Wiley](/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=3072,fit=scale-down/https://images.ctfassets.net/v44fuld738we/46OgFrGSMTwh2IlnMLN05y/8f9f26631b37526d5c07907a904ffa63/Blair_Wiley.png)
    
*   ### Diana McLachlan
    
    Chief People Officer
    
    ![Headshot of CPO, Diana McLachlan](/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=3072,fit=scale-down/https://images.ctfassets.net/v44fuld738we/3pekyV9kfpDFsfzvAVmOdu/fff16a5ebf287549931dcecc94d2283c/Diana_McLachlan.png)
    

## Board of directors

Wealthsimple is backed by a team of world-class investors, financial experts, and technology leaders.

### Paul Desmarais, III

Chairman & CEO, Sagard Holdings

### Michael Katchen

Co-founder & CEO, Wealthsimple

### Brett Huneycutt

Co-founder and CPO, Wealthsimple

### Som Seif

Founder and CEO, Purpose Investments

### Amy Bohutinsky

Partner, TCV

### Max Motschwiller

General Partner, Meritech

### James O’Sullivan

President & CEO, Power Corporation of Canada

### Natalie Wolfsen

CEO, Orion Advisor Solutions

### Jake Lawrence

Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, Power Corporation of Canada and Power Financial Corporation

## Financial Products Advisory Committee

Our Financial Products Advisory Committee is made up of recognized thought leaders in finance and innovation. They're a sounding board for our team across products and investment management.

### Asiff Hirji

President, Figure

### Madhu Muthukumar

Chief Product Officer, Chime

### Terri Kallsen

Managing Partner, Rise Growth Partners

### John Fennell

Head of Clearing Operations and Chief Risk Officer, EDX Markets LLC

### David Thacker

Venture Partner, Greylock Partners