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Management

goeasy Ltd. Announces CEO Change

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Dec 02, 2025 · 07:00 GSY · 137.18 GOEASY LTD.
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Executive Summary

  • Dan Rees will resign as CEO of goeasy Ltd., effective December 31 2025, due to a personal health issue.
  • Patrick Ens, currently President of easyfinancial, has been appointed to succeed him as CEO on January 1 2026.
  • Rees will remain with the company as Special Advisor to the CEO from January 1 through June 30 2026 to ensure a smooth transition.

Key Details

  • Dan Rees steps down because of a blood disorder that requires his resignation.
  • Patrick Ens joins goeasy in 2024 after a 17‑year career at Capital One Canada and will assume the CEO role on January 1 2026.
  • Rees will serve as Special Advisor to the CEO for the first six months of 2026.
  • The Board highlighted that Ens was identified as a high‑potential successor in 2023 and has demonstrated strong strategic leadership at easyfinancial.
  • Executive Chair David Ingram expressed appreciation for Rees’s contributions and confidence in Ens’s ability to lead goeasy’s growth trajectory.

Notable Quotes

“I am honoured by the confidence that the Board and our executive team have placed in me. goeasy is an extraordinary company with a clear purpose and a strong foundation for the future.” – Patrick Ens, incoming CEO

“We fully respect and support Dan’s decision to prioritize his health… we are grateful he will remain involved to ensure a smooth transition.” – David Ingram, Executive Chair

Read the original news release →

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