RioCan REIT has appointed Franca Smith as interim CFO, effective immediately, during the temporary medical leave of Dennis Blasutti.
Smith joined RioCan in 2017 as vice president, finance, and has served as senior vice president, finance, since 2022. In this capacity, she leads the trust’s financial reporting and controls, corporate taxation, accounting and internal audit functions.
Smith previously served as RioCan’s interim CFO from May 2021 to September 2021, providing continuity of financial leadership and oversight of the finance function. Her prior experience in the role, together with her institutional knowledge and understanding of RioCan’s business and strategy, positions her to ensure continuity during this period.
