HALIFAX, April 9, 2013 /CNW/ - Scotiabank is pleased to announce the
appointment of Scotiabank President Brian J. Porter and Aaron W. Regent
as new members of the Bank's Board of Directors.
"Brian is a welcome addition to the Board and we look forward to the
perspective that he will bring to our discussions, given his
experiences in capital markets, risk management and international
banking" said Scotiabank Chairman John Mayberry.
"Aaron's wide range of experience, particularly in international markets
and mining, make him a valued addition to Scotiabank and we look
forward to his contribution to our continued success," said Scotiabank
Chairman John Mayberry
Brian Porter is President of Scotiabank, responsible for overseeing the
Bank's four business lines and execution of the Bank's strategy. Brian
joined Scotiabank in 1981, and has progressed through a series of
increasingly senior positions across the Bank, including executive
roles with Global Banking & Markets, Global Risk Management, Group
Treasury and International Banking. Brian served as the Bank's Chief
Risk Officer from 2006 to 2008, as Group Head of Risk & Treasury from
2008 to 2010 and, most recently, as Group Head of International Banking
from 2010 to 2012. He was appointed President in November 2012.
Aaron Regent is the Managing Partner of Magris Resources Inc. He was
President and Chief Executive Officer of Barrick Gold Corporation from
January 2009 to June 2012. Previously, from September 2006 to December
2008, he was Senior Managing Partner of Brookfield Asset Management and
Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Brookfield Infrastructure Group Inc.,
an asset management company.
Scotiabank is a leading multinational financial services provider and
Canada's most international bank. With more than 82,000 employees,
Scotiabank and its affiliates serve some 19 million customers in more
than 55 countries around the world. Scotiabank offers a broad range of
products and services including personal, commercial, corporate and
investment banking. In December 2012, Scotiabank became the first
Canadian bank to be named Global Bank of the Year and Bank of the Year
in the Americas by The Banker magazine, a Financial Times publication. With assets of $736 billion (as at January 31, 2013),
Scotiabank trades on the Toronto (BNS) and New York Exchanges (BNS).
For more information please visit www.scotiabank.com
SOURCE: Scotiabank
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