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<\/a><\/a>\nThe VersaFi Luminaries Awards recognize and celebrate leaders, champions and change agents advocating for talent at every career stage transforming individual successes into industry-wide impact. The recipients will be honoured on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Toronto at the VersaFi Luminaries Gala, with guest host, one of Canada's top business journalists, Amber Kanwar. VersaFi thanks Presenting Sponsor, EY Canada <\/b>and Supporting Sponsor Torys LLP.<\/b><\/p>
\n\u201cThis year\u2019s honourees are driving change across Canada\u2019s most influential finance institutions. The 2026 VersaFi Luminaries are proof that inclusion is a competitive strategy\u201d, said Tanya van Biesen, President & CEO, VersaFi.<\/p>
\n\u201cRecognizing these achievements demonstrates the strength and the competitiveness of the finance sector. Congratulations to our 2026 Luminaries.\u201d<\/p>
\nAnnouncing the 2026 VersaFi Luminaries<\/b><\/p>
\nVersaFi Luminaries - Champions<\/b>
\nJillian Nicolson<\/b>, Partner, Financial Services & Insurance, EY Canada\n
\nCheryl Ferguson<\/b>, Managing Director, Corporate Sales and Structuring, BMO Capital Markets\n
\nSimon Frenette<\/b>, Managing Director and Head, Global Markets - Qu\u00e9bec, CIBC Capital Markets\n
\nJohn Anderson<\/b>, Global Head of Corporate Finance and Infrastructure, Manulife\n
\nLinda Boulanger<\/b>, Executive Vice-President & Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Finance, National Bank of Canada - Capital Markets\n
\nBernard Grzinic, <\/b>Executive Managing Director, Capital Markets, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan\n
\nKenneth Stoneham<\/b>, National Consulting Leader & Partner, PwC Canada\n
\nLinli Chee<\/b>, Managing Director, Global Head of Ratings & Monitoring and LPM Credit, RBC Capital Markets\n
\nJim Morris<\/b>, SVP & Head, Investment Management, Scotia Global Asset Management1<\/sup>, Scotiabank\n \nGeoff Bertram<\/b>, Executive Managing Director and Co-Head of Global Investment Banking, TD Securities\n \nVersaFi Ally - Sponsored by CIBC Capital Markets<\/b> \nCharles Bendaly<\/b>, Head of National Sales, Retail Canada, Manulife <\/b>Investment Management<\/p> \nIan Woodward<\/b>, Executive Director, Institutional Sales, Foreign Exchange, CIBC Capital Markets<\/p> \nVersaFi Excellence in Innovation - Sponsored by TMX Group<\/b> \nCPP Investments Private Equity Women\u2019s Initiative Network<\/b><\/p> \nVersaFi Outstanding Volunteer - Sponsored by Canada Life<\/b> \nAbirami Ayyaluswamy, <\/b>Director, Global Portfolio Analytics, <\/b>Manulife<\/p> \nChristina Screpnechuk, <\/b>Associate, Debt Capital Markets, <\/b>Scotiabank Global Banking & Markets2<\/sup><\/p> \nVersaFi Rising Star - Sponsored by BMO Wealth Management<\/b> \nKristin Altenhoff-Macaulay, <\/b>Manager, Inside Sales, <\/b>Canada Life<\/p> \nTina Jiang, <\/b>Associate Director, Derivative Products Group, <\/b>Scotiabank Global Banking & Markets2<\/sup><\/p> \nPayton Leach, <\/b>Associate, Corporate Banking, <\/b>RBC Capital Markets<\/p> \nVersaFi Trailblazer - Sponsored by CIRO<\/b> \nUzoamaka Etokwudo-Chidolue<\/b>, Senior Manager, Marketing, Client Strategy, CIBC Capital Markets<\/p> \nFernanda R\u00edos<\/b>, Portfolio Manager, Public Credit, Credit Investments, CPP Investments<\/p> \nCindy Veilleux<\/b>, Managing Director, Risk Management Solutions Group, National Bank of Canada - Capital Markets<\/p> \nVersaFi Transformational Leader - Sponsored by RBC Capital Markets<\/b> \nDeb Barnes<\/b>, Chief Risk Officer, OMERS<\/p> \nTammy Cash<\/b>, Head, Business Communications & Engagement, BMO Global Asset Management<\/p> \nJenn Ocampo-King<\/b>, Managing Director, Head of Securities Lending, <\/b>TD Securities<\/p> \nOricia Smith<\/b>, President, SLGI Asset Management Inc. and Senior Vice-President, Investment Solutions, <\/b>Sun Life Global Investments<\/p> \n\u00a0<\/p><\/td> \n1 <\/sup>Scotia Global Asset Management is a business name used by 1832 Asset Management L.P.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n \n2 <\/sup>Scotiabank is a marketing name for the global corporate and investment banking and capital markets businesses of The Bank of Nova Scotia.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table> \nAbout VersaFi<\/b><\/p> \nVersaFi is a national, non-profit organization focused on elevating women in the finance sector to advance prosperity for all. Founded in 1995 as Women in Capital Markets (WCM), the organization rebranded in 2024 as VersaFi.<\/p> \nWe connect and equip women, and the allies and organizations who champion them, through programs, partnerships, and community, that transform individual success into industry-wide impact.<\/p> \nAs Canada\u2019s largest network of women, allies, and leading finance organizations, we are united by a shared purpose to elevate women in the finance industry. Together, we champion talent at every stage of the career journey: empowering individuals and shaping leaders; transforming individual success into industry-wide impact; and advancing a stronger, more competitive finance sector for all.<\/p> \nOur community has grown to more than 4,200 members and 50 corporate partners across the country representing the finance sector across banks, dealers, insurance companies, pension plans, asset and wealth management firms, regulatory agencies, exchanges, and advisory firms. To learn more or to become a member, visit www.versafi.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
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