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Paul Gardner, MMIE, CPA, currently serves as the Director of Risk Management at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, where responsibilities include providing leadership in risk management and promoting Enterprise Risk Management practices. Prior roles at the college encompass Senior Manager positions in Finance and Administration, focusing on Internal Control, Special Projects, and Budgeting across multiple operational departments. Prior to joining Algonquin College, Paul founded Business Arrangements Inc., offering consulting services in business strategy and financial analysis. Paul's tenure at IKEA involved overseeing multiple departments as a Manager of Operations - Controller, managing financial and operational audits, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies. Paul holds a Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Smith School of Business at Queen's University and various qualifications including CPA and CGA.