Raymond James Names Marwan Kubursi Managing Director and Head of HealthCare and Technology
TORONTO, ON–Raymond James Ltd., the Canadian arm of North American investment dealer Raymond James Financial Inc., says Marwan Kubursi has expanded his area of responsibility and been named Managing Director and Head of Technology in addition to his role as Head of HealthCare. Kubursi will oversee the firm’s efforts assisting …
PayTechs of Canada gets new Executive Director
TORONTO, ON–PayTechs of Canada is pleased to welcome Alex Vronces as its new Executive Director, effective February 1st. Alex comes with a strong payments background, most recently with Payments Canada, where he provided thought leadership and advice on a number of key strategic policy initiatives including the modernizing of the …
BMO Appoints Sri Dronamraju as Chief Information Security Officer
TORONTO, ON–BMO Financial Group today named Sri Dronamraju as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The appointment is effective January 6, 2020. Dronamraju will oversee the bank’s global strategy for cyber security. Reporting to both Larry Zelvin, Head Financial Crimes, and Ken Librot, U.S. Chief Technology and Operations Officer, Mr. Dronamraju …
Tracey Black to succeed Gerry Gaetz as President & CEO of Payments Canada
OTTAWA, ON–The Payments Canada Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Tracey Black to President and CEO, effective March 1, 2020. “Tracey joined Payments Canada in 2018 to lead the payments Modernization program. Her leadership, deep payments expertise and industry relationships have driven the program forward and helped foster …
Restructuring at Desjardins Group
MONTREAL, QC–In response to the events of recent months, Desjardins Group President and CEO Guy Cormier has announced major changes to the organization’s structure. Several months ago, Desjardins launched an internal review of the privacy breach. Based on the findings of this review, Desjardins is announcing that it is restructuring …
NFI Group announces selection of Pipasu H. Soni as next Chief Financial Officer
WINNIPEG, MB–NFI Group Inc., one of the world’s leading independent bus and coach manufacturers, announced today the selection of Pipasu H. Soni as NFI’s next Chief Financial Officer. Soni joins NFI as Executive Vice President, Finance, effective immediately, reporting to NFI Chief Executive Officer Paul Soubry in a transition role …
CIBC Mellon names Ash Tahbazian Chief Relationship, Revenue Officer
Leading relationship management and relationship development TORONTO, ON–CIBC Mellon has appointed Ash Tahbazian to the newly-created role of Chief Relationship and Revenue Officer. Effective today, he assumes overall responsibility for the company’s relationship management and relationship development functions. He also joins CIBC Mellon’s leadership team. Tahbazian has more than 25 …
Peter Portka Appointed Chief Financial Officer of NorZinc
NorZinc VANCOUVER, BC–NorZinc Ltd. has appointed Peter Portka as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 2, 2019, to replace Trevor Cunningham, who will be leaving the Company to pursue new opportunities. Cunningham will be working with the Company in December to support a seamless transition. Portka is a mining financial professional …