As Chief Operating Officer, Canada & Asia, I seek to make an impact overseeing the development, implementation and growth of product and service strategies, and by leading our National Office team to deliver an exceptional client experience – our key differentiator.My background – line of business/product accountability – lends itself particularly well to the breadth of my role, specifically the insight I’ve gained through senior leadership experience: the ability to successfully develop and execute business strategies, manage risk, create innovative financial products, drive productivity and business unit profitability and, ultimately, grow market share.A results-oriented, analytical thinker, I put an emphasis on developing and motivating a talented leadership team, shaping an overall culture of engagement, and integrating a strategic vision across all disciplines, functions and geographies in our Planning, Banking, Investment Management, and Trust & Estate businesses.My goal is to harness the immense growth potential of our business lines in Canada and Asia, building on the existing levers for success. The core of my efforts is to continually refine our unique offering: a boutique client experience supported by best-in-class experts with unparalleled customer insight.In our relentless pursuit of leadership, BMO Private Banking will provide fully integrated services to Canada’s affluent families, successfully managing wealth by:♦ Building our business with our clients’ needs in mind♦ Driving exceptional outcomes today and through times of transition♦ Using a coordinated approach through a team of experienced, disciplined professionals♦ Offering a comprehensive, simplified and personalized range of wealth management strategies and solutions, including Platinum Banking; Estate & Trust; Concierge Services; Investment Management; Wealth Planning; Philanthropic Services♦ Levering the strength of BMO Financial Group to access a world of financial services