Mary Ritchie FCPA, FCA

Mary Ritchie FCPA, FCA

With deep expertise in corporate management, acquisition, divestiture, and finance in multiple sectors, Mary is both well-known and highly respected for her insightful analysis, dynamic teamwork, and polished communication skills. Mary holds a BCom from the University of Alberta and a BA from the University of Western Ontario. She was awarded Fellowship in 1997, at the time one of the youngest women to ever receive that honour. Her achievements in the almost 30 years since have only strengthened her well-deserved reputation for excellence and service.

During that time, Mary has served as Audit Committee Chair for many public companies and Chair of Canada Hibernia, Canada’s offshore drilling operation. She is currently the Chair of the Audit Committee for Morien Resources and recently joined the newly formed board of the Heritage Fund Opportunity Corporation as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee. Additionally, Mary has held governance positions including Vice Chair of the board of EPCOR and board member of Alaris Royalty Corporation, RBC Funds and RBC Global Advisor Funds, Axcan Pharmaceutical, Industrial Alliance Insurance, and IPL Plastics, among many others.

Mary has also been very active at the governance level in the public sector, where she has served as Chair of the Audit Committee or Senior Advisor for: Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., Department of National Resources Canada, and the Privy Council of Canada.

In addition to Fellowship, Mary has received a number of other awards and accolades in recognition of her contributions. These include the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Alberta), the University of Alberta’s Alumni Honor Award, and the YWCA Tribute to Women Award for Community Service.

Beyond these achievements, Mary is widely respected as a mentor and role model—particularly for women seeking leadership roles in finance, governance, and entrepreneurship. Her dedication to developing future leaders, combined with her willingness to share her experience generously, has enriched her community and strengthened the professional capacity of countless individuals.

Honouring Mary with the LAA in 2026 is a recognition of her more than four decades exemplifying the highest standard of leadership, integrity, and professional excellence.