As TFRI’s interim Director of Finance, Jorge Ligason plays a critical role in maintaining the corporate excellence of the organization’s financial systems, processes and reporting functions.
Jorge received his bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1998 from Holy Name University in the Philippines and became a certified public accountant (CPA) in 1999. He obtained the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA) designation in British Columbia in 2015.
Jorge has more than 20 years of experience in various sectors, including banking, manufacturing, non-profit/charity and biotech/life sciences. He is also active in Filipino-Canadian CPA associations and has volunteered and coordinated the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) by the Canada Revenue Agency. During his free time, Jorge loves to take photos of amazing scenery in Vancouver and beautiful British Columbia, which he happily shares with his online followers.