Ontario Securities Commission chairman David Wilson announced today the appointment of Peggy Dowdall-Logie as OSC executive director and chief administrative officer, effective June 26.

Dowdall-Logie brings extensive experience in the financial services, regulatory and professional consulting sectors to her role at the OSC. She joins the OSC from RBC Financial Group, where she has held various roles, including global head, retail securities compliance and personal trust.

“I am confident that Peggy will bring her considerable regulatory and operations experience to the role of executive director to support the successful implementation of our strategic priorities,” said Wilson.

Dowdall-Logie succeeds Charlie Macfarlane, who retires on June.