Chris Cruickshank
About Chris Cruickshank
Chris Cruickshank is the Head of Tax at Wealthsimple in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with extensive experience in business operations and management roles across various companies.
Current Title and Role
Chris Cruickshank is currently serving as the Head of Tax at Wealthsimple. Based in Toronto, Ontario, he began this role in 2023. Wealthsimple is a Canadian online investment management service that provides financial tools like managed accounts and trading platforms, where Chris leads the tax strategy and operations.
Previous Roles at Wealthsimple
Prior to becoming the Head of Tax, Chris Cruickshank held multiple roles at Wealthsimple. He was the Sr. Director of Business Operations from 2022 to 2023 and the Director of Business Operations from 2021 to 2022. In these capacities, he focused on enhancing business processes and operational efficiency within the company.
Experience at Clairvest Group Inc.
Before joining Wealthsimple, Chris Cruickshank worked at Clairvest Group Inc. as a Vice President from 2020 to 2021 in Toronto. Clairvest Group Inc. is a private equity firm that invests in medium-sized companies, where Chris was involved in investment strategy and portfolio management.
Career at Bain & Company
From 2017 to 2020, Chris Cruickshank worked as a Manager at Bain & Company in the Greater Chicago Area. Bain & Company is one of the top management consulting firms globally, and Chris contributed to various strategic management consulting projects during his tenure.
Education and Academic Background
Chris Cruickshank holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, completed from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he studied Business/Commerce on an International Exchange program at Chulalongkorn University in 2008. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce in Business and Economics from Queen's University from 2005 to 2009. His early education includes a stint at Ridley College.