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OAKVILLE, July 2, 2024 – FCT, the leading national service provider in real estate technology and title insurance, today announced the promotion of Rob V. Budhwa to the role of vice president of legal and compliance.
In his new role, Budhwa will oversee all legal matters for FCT, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, privacy, claims, underwriting, intellectual property, and litigation. He will also be responsible for leading the legal team and advising executive leadership. Budhwa brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in corporate law, compliance, and governance to the role.
"We are thrilled to have Rob as a member of our executive team," said Michael LeBlanc, CEO of FCT.” His proven leadership, vast industry knowledge, and legal expertise will be instrumental as we navigate future growth. I am confident that he will continue to be a tremendous asset to FCT."
Budhwa joined FCT in 2018 and has been instrumental to the company’s growth and success.
“I am honoured to take on this new role and further contribute to FCT’s success,” said Budhwa. “I look forward to continuing to work with our talented team to navigate the complexities of our industry and ensure that we maintain our commitment to integrity and compliance.”
This appointment not only supports the company’s strategic growth but also reinforces its commitment to nurturing its talent and fostering an exceptional workplace culture.
Learn more about FCT’s leadership team here: Meet the Leadership Team at FCT
About FCT
FCT is a leading provider of title insurance, property intelligence and real estate-related solutions for residential and commercial markets in Canada. Based in Oakville, Ontario, with over 1,200 employees nationwide, FCT supports approximately 450 lenders, 43,000 legal professionals and 5,000 recovery experts. FCT also supports real estate agents, mortgage brokers and builders across the country, delivering innovative, customer-centric solutions across the real estate lifecycle.
A subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), FCT has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces® by Great Place to Work® for 11 consecutive years (2015–2025). Additionally, FCT's parent company, First American Financial Corporation, was named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Fortune Magazine for the tenth consecutive year in 2025. For more information on FCT, please visit the company website at www.fct.ca.
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