Bruce Orr
About Bruce Orr
Bruce Orr serves as the Chief Financial Officer at RxBIO, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in finance, having previously worked in various roles including Managing Director at RxSource and General Manager at Sertapak Packaging Corporation.
Current Role at RxBIO
Bruce Orr has served as the Chief Financial Officer at RxBIO since 2020. In this role, he oversees the financial operations and strategic financial planning of the organization. His responsibilities include managing financial risks, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Orr's expertise in finance supports RxBIO's mission and growth in the biotechnology sector.
Previous Experience at RxSource
Before joining RxBIO, Bruce Orr worked at RxSource as Managing Director from 2017 to 2020. During his three years in this position, he contributed to the company's financial strategies and operational management in Ireland. His leadership helped facilitate the company's objectives and improve its financial performance.
Career at Sertapak Packaging Corporation
Bruce Orr held multiple roles at Sertapak Packaging Corporation. He served as Executive Vice President and CFO from 1989 to 2009 for 20 years, followed by a position as CFO from 2009 to 2010 for one year. He briefly worked as General Manager & CFO in 2010 for two months. His extensive tenure at Sertapak involved overseeing financial management and operational leadership.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Bruce Orr studied at the University of Waterloo, where he earned a Bachelor of Mathematics (BMath) from 1977 to 1982. He also pursued professional qualifications at Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), achieving CPA and CMA designations since 1990. His educational background and certifications have equipped him with a solid foundation in finance and accounting.
Early Career Experience
Bruce Orr began his career at Ernst & Young as an Accountant from 1978 to 1982 for four years. He then worked as a Controller at Entropex from 2010 to 2013 for three years. These early roles provided him with essential experience in accounting and financial management, contributing to his later leadership positions.