ABOUT US

LEVERAGE OUR EXPERIENCE

Blue Swan is a provider of governance, risk and compliance advisory services based in Toronto, Canada.We work with clients to provide capabilities to mitigate compliance, operational, and strategic risks facing their organizations. Blue Swan professionals are experienced in several industries across multiple geographies. Industries serviced include, Automotive, Financial Services, Construction, Management Consulting, Technology, and Manufacturing. 

Our goal is to tailor services to meet the unique demands and regulations of your industry through leveraging the expertise and techniques from working with leading global organizations.

Why Choose Us?

Blue Swan Advisors’ proven track record of helping global organizations navigate complex risk landscapes with confidence utilizing strategic enablers of people, process and technology.

Industry Expertise

Our team of advisors possess a wealth of experience and deep understanding of risk and compliance. We stay up to date with the latest developments, helping you mitigate risks and avoid costly penalties.

How Blue Swan Advisory Can Help?

Blue Swan Advisory is a full-service risk, compliance, and security partner. We provide strategic insights and practical solutions to ensure your organization remains fully compliant with applicable regulations and operations run smoothly. 

Our engagement does not end with the design and implementation of risk management strategies, we ensure continuous improvement by monitoring the effectiveness of our solutions and making necessary adjustments as your business evolves.

Meet Our Team​

Dr. Suzanne Seto

Suzanne is Executive Advisor and Managing Director, Blue Swan Advisory. She brings extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of governance, risk management, and compliance from global organizations in the automotive industry, working across multiple jurisdictions, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Suzanne’s primary areas of focus include GRC strategy; restructuring initiatives and transformation strategies; implementation; Sarbanes-Oxley Sections 302 and 404; ethics and compliance reviews and assessments; fraud risk assessment; internal audit; special investigations; and other areas related to business strategy and operations.

Suzanne has over 15 years’ financial services experience from major organizations in Canada. Prior to working at Blue Swan Advisory, she held many senior management roles at Honda Canada Finance, Honda Canada, VW Credit/ Audi Finance, and BMW, MINI and Rolls Royse Financial Services. She served as Volkswagen’s Compliance Officer in Canada for all regulatory compliance and other high profile matters. Suzanne’s diverse experiences give her a unique perspective.

Suzanne received a Doctor of Philosophy in International Business Management from the International School of Management in Paris, France. She is a Certified Public Accountant (US), and has BA in economics from Wilfried Laurier University. Suzanne’s professional affiliation includes American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

EXECUTIVE ADVISOR
RISK & COMPLIANCE

In charge of compliance and risk management. Oversees and directs projects that align with company goals.

Dr. Kunle O’Emmanuel

Kunle supports organizations with tailored solutions to improve compliance, IT governance, including cybersecurity and controls. He has supported several organizations across several geographies, including the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Kunle has over 20 years experience in accounting, enterprise-wide systems implementations governance, IT Audit, internal audit, cybersecurity, IT general controls, IT application controls, IT risk assessments, IT processes, business continuity, disaster recovery, SOX/Bill 198, and operational experience.

He has performed several investigations mandated by audit committee and CEO. He is seen as a highly valued advisory partner with deep knowledge and subject matter expertise.

Clients serviced include CIBC, Hitachi, President’s Choice Bank, Loblaw, Zenon Environmental (GE), CI Financial, Honda Canada Financial Services, Honda Canada, MDS, California Closets, First Service and IAM Gold. Vendors assessed include Equifax, TransUnion, Iron Mountain, Dealers, First Data, and Experian.

A former Ernst & Young employee, he is an Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Business Systems Analyst (BSA), Certified Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC), holding a Doctor of Philosophy in Theology, and a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

As a non-working Director of Blue Swan Advisory, Kunle supports the expert delivery of various Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) projects with excellence.

SENIOR ADVISOR
IT GOVERNANCE AND PRIVACY

Supports information and cybersecurity, implementing systems and assessing IT and privacy risk and processes, including cybersecurity.

Your Trusted Partner in Strategic Advisory and Consulting

Trust forms the foundation of our relationships with clients.
Our tailored approach with every client ensures we understand your needs and strategic priorities.