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
Based in Oakville, Ontario, FCT has over 1,200 employees across the country. FCT provides industry-leading title insurance, default solutions and other real estate-related products and services to approximately 450 lenders, 43,000 legal professionals and 5,000 recovery professionals, as well as real estate agents, mortgage brokers and builders, nationwide.
Great Place to Work® has named FCT one of Canada’s Best Workplaces® for ten consecutive years (2015-2024) and certified FCT as a Great Place to Work®. In 2024, FCT’s parent company, First American Financial Corporation, was named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for by Great Place to Work® and Fortune Magazine for the ninth consecutive year. First American was named one of the Best Workplaces for Women™ for the eighth straight year in 2023.
For more information on FCT, please visit the company website at www.fct.ca.
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Contact:
Jacquie Alford
Senior Communications Manager, Marketing
905.483.4568
jaalford@fct.ca