Board of Directors

Jill Kenney, Executive Director
Jill is a senior omnichannel marketing expert with over 15 years of experience working with global brands driving their costumer and audience-centric strategies and brand building campaigns. She is currently the CEO of Paidia, a women-led gaming, tech and media company that has created an inclusive gaming community that empowers diverse gamers to safely connect, learn and play. Prior to joining Paidia, Jill was the Head of Media Network of Red Bull Canada, leading the team responsible to engage and build mass audiences with unique content across multiple platform in gaming, sports and culture. Jill holds a BA in International Development from Dalhousie University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business management from Capilano University.
Benjamin Sampson, Executive Director
Benjamin Sampson is Managing Partner at Sampson Fielding Ltd. Ben is a Chartered Accountant with experience in taxation, financial compliance and advisory services to small and medium-sized firms. Ben has significant experience working with start-ups and loves helping company founders grow their businesses. Ben has experience in various sectors, including but not limited to private equity, technology and marketing.
Jonathan Hives, Independent Non-Executive Director
Jonathan’s passion for financial services dates back to his University days, where he studied B.A. (Hons) Finance and Investment Management. At the age of 23 he left the UK to begin his journey in International Financial Planning, and having lived and worked in three continents, he has first-hand experience when it comes to cross-border financial planning. Over the last 12 years he has built up invaluable experience by advising high net worth individuals and family estates, practising all areas of wealth and succession planning. Jonathan prides himself on the service he provides, which is highly personalised, proactive and bespoke to his clients’ objectives. He is an active member of the Chartered Insurance Institute, where he holds the Diploma in Financial Planning. In addition, he holds Certificates in i) Discretionary Investment Management, ii) Financial Services and iii) Life and Pensions. He is also qualified as an Investment Adviser in the United States (Series 65) from his time working in New York.