Bindu Cudjoe brings 25+ years of experience across legal, compliance, governance, and operations. She’s been Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Chief Inclusion Officer at major Canadian financial institutions — and a law firm partner before that.

Bindu has:

• Worked with 200+ law firms

• Held executive roles at Laurentian Bank, Canadian Western Bank, and Bank of Montreal

• Served as board chair or director on 10+ boards

• Been recognized for legal innovation, inclusion, and impact — including Law Department Leader of the Year (2024)

From crisis response to culture change, Bindu brings sharp instincts, deep systems thinking, and the clarity that gets things done.

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More than strategy. Real-world experience.

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She holds a B.Comm from the University of Calgary and an LL.B. from the University of Toronto, where she was elected Class Valedictorian. She lives in Ontario with her family and continues to advise, mentor, and serve her community through boards and nonprofits.