A chartered accountant since 1979, Paulette has held senior management positions at Ford Motor Company of Canada, Sun Life Financial, Sobeys Inc. and AEGON Canada. Areas of responsibility have included taxation and trade, accounting and financial reporting, financial management, internal auditing and corporate governance. Paulette has experience in IFRS reporting and the implementation of internal control attestations. Paulette has been a member of the board of directors of financial services and mutual fund management companies. She is currently a member of the business board of the University of Toronto and vice chair of their audit committee.