Pathfinder Ventures has appointed Rishu Gaind as its new chief financial officer to lead the company's financial operations [1].
These leadership changes come as the company scales its efforts to combat environmental pollutants. The firm's strategic focus includes supporting a startup dedicated to destroying PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” which resist natural degradation and contaminate water supplies [3].
Pathfinder Ventures Inc. announced the appointment of Gaind, a CPA CGA, on May 29, 2025 [1]. The company said it was pleased to announce the appointment of Gaind to the role [1].
An unattributed spokesperson for the firm said the company is excited to welcome Gaind to the team and believes his expertise will be invaluable as the business continues to grow [2].
The CFO appointment follows a previous leadership move in 2024, when the company named a former Intellectual Ventures executive as CEO [3]. That appointment was intended to provide experienced leadership for the startup targeting the elimination of PFAS chemicals [3].
Pathfinder Ventures is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker TSXV:RV [2]. The company operates out of Vancouver, British Columbia [2].
““The startup is destroying PFAS ‘forever chemicals’””
The sequential appointment of a seasoned CEO in 2024 and a qualified CFO in 2025 suggests Pathfinder Ventures is transitioning from a conceptual phase to an operational growth phase. By pairing an executive from Intellectual Ventures with a certified financial professional, the firm is positioning itself to manage the high capital requirements and intellectual property complexities associated with PFAS remediation technology.
