Heidi J. T. Exner is the founding partner of Ethical Edge PI & Corporate Advisors, where she leverages her expertise as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and licensed private investigator (PI) in Alberta. With a Juris Doctor, MBA, and BA with honors from the University of Calgary, Heidi blends legal, business, and investigative skills to tackle complex corporate investigations, fraud cases, and governance issues. Her portfolio spans industries from finance to blockchain, and she holds the Chainalysis Reactor Certification (CRC) for cryptocurrency investigations. She is known for delivering strategic solutions that address both immediate threats and long-term organizational resilience.

In addition to her investigative practice, Heidi plays a key leadership role across several sectors—serving as Board Chair of the Exner Foundation, an alumni director at JURIST, and a member of the Canadian Blockchain Consortium's Policy & Advisory Committee. She has contributed to shaping policy and training standards for white-collar crime investigation, ethics, and governance on an international scale. Recognized for her dedication to professional excellence and public service, Heidi continues to mentor emerging investigators while championing transparency, accountability, and ethical practices in the corporate and nonprofit worlds.