Peel Region CAO Gary Kent elected first North American Vice President of ACCA

November 6, 2026

Peel Region Chief Administrative Officer Gary Kent has been elected Vice President of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), becoming the first member from North America elected to an officer position by ACCA Council. The announcement was made at ACCA’s annual general meeting in London, UK. Gary has served on ACCA Council since 2022 and has deepened his understanding of the global accounting profession’s contributions, ACCA’s strategic priorities, governance responsibilities and the importance of maintaining members’ trust. His work in both the UK and Canada brings a global and local perspective to the role.

Gary has more than 30 years of experience in progressively senior municipal roles, including senior roles as CFO at both Peel Region and the City of Mississauga. He is a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and a Chartered Professional Accountant of Canada (CPA). He also holds the ICD.D designation, having completed the Directors Education Program from the Institute of Corporate Directors, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto.

“Gary’s election as ACCA Vice President is a first for North America and a wonderful achievement, both personally and professionally, representing the clear admiration people have for him in the global accounting profession. It is also an opportunity for Peel Region to strengthen its ties with the global accounting network, bring fresh ideas to our work and advance our commitment to building a Community for Life.” - Nando Iannicca, Regional Chair and CEO, Peel Region