John T. Fitzgerald

President, CEO, and Principal Executive Officer at KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES

Since September 2018

Age

52 years

Education

Holds a Bachelor of Science degree from DePaul University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Tenure

Joined Kingsway Financial Services Inc. as a board member on 04-21-2016 and has served as President, CEO, and Principal Executive Officer since 09-2018.

Also at KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES

KAH

Kent A. Hansen

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Vice President

About

John T. Fitzgerald leads Kingsway Financial Services Inc. as the President, CEO, and Principal Executive Officer. He plays a key role in overseeing the company’s financial reporting and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as those set by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

His journey at the organization began when he joined the Board on 04-21-2016. He advanced to take on the CEO role in 09-2018, marking a significant evolution in his leadership that has focused on strategic oversight and financial integrity.

Equipped with a strong educational background that includes a Bachelor of Science and an MBA from recognized institutions, his professional expertise supports his rigorous approach to corporate governance. Although detailed personal background information is not provided in the documents, his continued certification of financial reports highlights his commitment to transparency and accountability.

$KFS Performance Under John T. Fitzgerald

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Kingsway Financial Services Inc.	President and COO	Mar 8, 2017 – Sept 2018	Held until promotion to CEO
Kingsway Financial Services Inc.	Executive Vice President	Apr 21, 2016 – Mar 8, 2017	Joined after acquisition of Argo Management Group
Hunter MFG, LLP	CEO & Chairman	2006 – 2016	Held leadership role until joining KFS
Argo Management Group	Co-founder	2002 – Apr 21, 2016	Established the private equity investment partnership, later acquired by KFS
Adirondack Capital, LLC	Managing Director / Seat-owner	N/A	Involved in financial futures and derivatives trading

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2023

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Salary	$574,231	N/A	N/A
All Other Compensation	$35,961	N/A	Includes employer contributions to the Corporation’s 401(k) retirement plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2023

No information available on performance compensation for 2023