FCT Appoints Daniela De Tommaso President and CEO, Reporting to Michael LeBlanc

FCT appointed Daniela De Tommaso as chief executive officer effective January 1, 2027, a title she will hold alongside her current role as president. Newswire announced the appointment on November 12, 2026. De Tommaso, who has more than 30 years at FCT, will report to Michael LeBlanc.

De Tommaso's Three Decades at FCT

De Tommaso began her career in FCT's legal department and has held progressively senior leadership roles across the organization, according to the announcement. She has served as president and will assume the combined role of president and chief executive officer on January 1, 2027.

LeBlanc, who is chief executive officer of FCT and president of the International Division at First American Financial Corporation, said: "Having worked alongside Daniela for nearly three decades, I have seen firsthand her ability to bring people together, navigate change and translate strategy into meaningful results."

De Tommaso said: "I am honoured to take on the role of president and chief executive officer and to continue serving an organization that has been such an important part of my life." Her stated priorities include supporting and developing employees, maintaining a focus on customers, advancing innovation, strengthening operational discipline and effectiveness, and directing resources to the areas where they can have the greatest impact.

The announcement said De Tommaso has played a central role in expanding FCT beyond title insurance and mortgage document processing, building a broader ecosystem of technology, insurance, data and business process solutions. It also said she has championed FCT's data strategy and innovation work.

FCT's Leadership and Deal Record

FCT appointed Marco De Paolis as chief revenue officer in November 2025 to lead sales, marketing and customer experience across Canada, according to akta.pro company records. The same records list a majority stake acquisition in Fintracker in January 2025 to modernize identity verification and Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering requirements in Canadian real estate transactions. FCT also partnered with Interac Corp. in 2025 to integrate Interac Verified into real estate transactions.

CEO Changes Across Real Estate Peers

CBRE Group said Dan El Khoury will take over as head of CBRE Investment Properties Deutschschweiz on January 1, 2027, succeeding Sergio Günthardt, who leaves after 12 years, finews.ch reported on November 11, 2026. The Milestone Group promoted Rob Strong to Head of Acquisitions, effective immediately, PR Newswire reported on November 10, 2026. Sonae Sierra appointed Pablo Buendía as head of leasing business development, FashionUnited reported on November 3, 2026.

LeBlanc's International Role

LeBlanc will continue as president of the International Division at First American Financial Corporation, focusing on growth and international expansion, the announcement said. He also oversees First American's other international operations outside the United States. De Tommaso's appointment takes effect January 1, 2027.