Gina Arsens FCPA, FCA

Gina Arsens FCPA, FCA

ELECTED TO FELLOWSHIP

Gina Arsens, FCPA, FCAFounder & CEO, Yumasoy Foods Ltd.

  • Championed digitization as a board director and chair of Prospera Credit Union, which played a critical role in advancing the organization’s success.
     
  • Recognized for her exceptional leadership as one of BC’s Influential Women by BC Business and for her innovation as a Game Changer and One to Watch by Natural Products Canada.
     
  • Achieved robust financial health and strong governance practices as a board director with YWCA Metro Vancouver by leading an auditor appointment review process and creating a contingency reserve planning structure.

A multitalented business leader who exemplifies cutting-edge entrepreneurial skills, Gina is the CEO of Yumasoy Foods Ltd., an all-natural plant-based food company she founded in Vancouver in 2021.

Prior to launching Yumasoy, Gina was the inaugural CFO of Ideon Technologies. This was preceded by a three-year tenure as the CFO of the Digital Supercluster, an independent not-for-profit organization that accelerates the advancement of digital technology in Canada. During her time with the Digital Supercluster, Gina helped establish vital financial management policies and procedures to secure $125 million in critical funding.

Her deep wealth of experience spans other sectors as well. She helped drive the digital evolution of Finning International while serving as its global finance leader, and she was a transformative financial force at Normac Appraisals, Klein Systems Group, and Xantrex Technology.

A treasured role model for the next generation of leaders, Gina has worked with the Prospera Women’s Leadership Network to provide networking, mentorship, and career growth opportunities that empower young women. She has also extended her sought-after leadership to boards such as YWCA Metro Vancouver and the Real Estate Institute of Canada (Vancouver Chapter).

“One of Gina’s stand-out attributes is her ability to inspire and empower women within her team and also across the broader organization. Her impact is profound, fostering an environment where all can thrive and contribute to the organization’s success.”

– Gary Agnew, CEO and Co-Founder, Ideon Technologies