Alexander Vance
Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Credentials: MBA from the Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), 18 years of experience in corporate banking and fintech innovation.
Alexander spent over a decade leading commercial lending divisions at a major Canadian bank before founding Zanora. He drives the company’s strategic vision, bridging the gap between traditional asset management and modern digital lending solutions.
Marcus Chen
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Credentials: Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University, Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), 15 years of corporate financial management experience.
Marcus oversees Zanora’s capital allocation, financial reporting, and treasury operations. Prior to joining the executive team, he served as a senior audit partner specializing in financial institutions at a Big Four accounting firm.
Samuel Ronald
Head of Capital Markets
Credentials: Master of Mathematical Finance (MMF) from the University of Toronto, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), 12 years of experience in institutional debt structuring and liquidity management.
Samuel leads Zanora’s capital raising initiatives, managing vital relationships with institutional investors, warehouse facility providers, and syndication partners. His expertise ensures the business maintains a robust and optimized balance sheet to fund ongoing credit facilities.
Elena Rostova
Head of Lending
Credentials: BA in Economics from the University of British Columbia, Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP), 14 years of experience in retail and commercial credit underwriting.
Elena manages Zanora’s credit architecture, structural underwriting guidelines, and the deployment of consumer and business loan products. She previously directed regional credit risk management portfolios across Western Canada.
David Kingsford
Head of Investments
Credentials: Ph.D. in Finance from Queen's University, Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), Canadian Investment Manager (CIM), 16 years of private equity and asset management experience.
David is responsible for designing, deploying, and managing Zanora’s private debt and structured investment portfolios for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. He specializes in creating defensive yield strategies that perform across volatile market cycles.
Sarah Jenkins
Chief Compliance and Risk Officer (CCRO) & Anti-Money Laundering Officer (AMLO)
Credentials: Juris Doctor (JD) from Osgoode Hall Law School, Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), 13 years of regulatory compliance and financial legal experience.
Sarah oversees the firm's enterprise risk frameworks and legal compliance policies, serving as the designated AML Officer responsible for the firm's anti-money-laundering compliance program. Her background includes serving as senior regulatory counsel for a prominent Canadian digital asset platform.
Chloe Tremblay
Head of Client Relations
Credentials: BA in Communications from Université de Montréal, Certified Financial Planner (CFP), 10 years of experience in wealth management client relations.
Chloe commands the investor and borrower relations division, focusing on onboarding, customer retention, and high-touch investor care strategies. She ensures that both investors and borrowers experience seamless transparency and exceptional support.
Vikram Naidu
Head of Operations and Technology
Credentials: B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), 11 years of fintech engineering and operations experience.
Vikram scales Zanora’s digital infrastructure, loan origination systems, and online client platforms while enforcing rigorous data privacy protocols. He previously spearheaded the core platform migration for a leading Canadian digital credit marketplace.
