Maria Pakozdi
About Maria Pakozdi
Title and Role
Maria Pakozdi holds the position of Director of Legal & Compliance. She focuses her in-house legal practice on securities regulatory compliance, privacy law, ESG matters, and corporate governance. Maria provides extensive expertise in managing and advising on legal and compliance aspects within these critical areas.
Legal and Regulatory Expertise
As a securities lawyer, Maria Pakozdi has significant transactional experience from her roles at national and international law firms. She has honed her expertise in securities regulatory compliance and has a robust background in privacy law, ESG issues, and corporate governance. Maria served as regulatory counsel at one of Canada's largest pension plans and as legal counsel and associate corporate secretary at the Royal Bank of Canada.
Professional Experience in Risk Consulting
Maria Pakozdi has substantial experience in the field of risk consulting. She worked at Kroll, the world's leading independent provider of risk and financial advisory solutions. Her role involved offering critical advisory services, providing clients with strategies to manage their financial and operational risks effectively.
Educational Background
Maria Pakozdi graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Arts (High Distinction). She further pursued legal studies, earning a Juris Doctor from Queen's University. Additionally, she specialized in Securities Law, which she completed at Osgoode Hall Law School, equipping her with in-depth knowledge and skills in securities law.
Languages and Personal Background
Maria Pakozdi grew up in Caracas, Venezuela, and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She speaks fluent Spanish and has a limited working proficiency in Portuguese and French. Her multicultural background and multilingual abilities enhance her capacity to navigate and understand diverse legal and regulatory environments.