John Gillespie
New ZealandexecutiveMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%John Gillespie is a seasoned professional in the financial services industry with over 15 years of experience at Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. He leads a team that will transition to Cantor Fitzgerald following the sale of the U.S. wholesale market-making division, reflecting his significant role in the company’s operations.
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John Gillespie, an expert in Vietnamese law at Monash University in Australia.
The ultimate culture clash: Misbehaving foreigners, communist policingThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-08-11
New Zealand· 2026-08-11
John Gillespie is a former TVNZ head of news and a member of the BSA board.
Media Insider: Sean Plunket and The Platform ‘going to war’ with Broadcasting Standards Authority after watchdog claims jurisdiction over online commentThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-10-15
New Zealand· 2025-10-15
The Canaccord team led by John Gillespie will join Cantor when the transaction closes.
Canaccord selling U.S. market-making division, focusing on core operationsThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2025-04-01
Canada· 2025-04-01
