Broadridge names new president to oversee growth of Canadian business

Karin Yorfido succeeds Michael Dignam who moves to an advisory role

Broadridge names new president to oversee growth of Canadian business
Steve Randall

The growing fintech Broadridge Financial Solutions has appointed a new leader to oversee its Canadian businesses.

Karin Yorfido becomes president of Broadridge Canada, reporting directly to Broadridge Financial president Chris Perry, and succeeding Michael Dignam who will take up an advisory role as the Canadian business’ vice chairman.

Yorfido will lead the Investor Communication Solutions (ICS) Canada and Global Technology and Operations (GTO) Canada businesses.

With 25 years of experience in financial services and software solutions, she has been general manager of the GTO Canada business since 2021 and has been working with the leadership team of that business to expand its Canadian reach and capabilities.

“Karin is a proven leader with deep subject matter expertise across various sectors of the financial services industry and a clear understanding of the Canadian market and the evolving client focus and challenges driving industry and business transformation,” said Perry.

The new Canadian business leader is relishing her new role.

“The Canadian market is dynamic and I’m looking forward to working closely with my colleagues to help financial institutions meet the demands of evolving customer, business and regulatory needs,” said Yorfido. 

New role for Dignam

In his vice chairman role, Michael Dignam will be an advisor to Broadridge Canada, leveraging 42 years of experience in the industry.

“We are extremely appreciative of all of Michael’s work and efforts over the past several decades, helping transform and grow Broadridge Canada,” said Perry. “He has always been a role model and we thank him for his years of leadership.”

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