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EQB builds leadership team for its next chapter welcoming senior PC Financial executives and expanding key mandates
EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) today announced a comprehensive set of executive appointments and elevations as the company prepares to close its acquisition ("the Acquisition") of PC Financial1 from Loblaw Companies Limited ("Loblaw") (TSX: L) on July 1, 2026. This strengthened leadership team brings multiple senior PC Financial leaders onto the EQB Executive Leadership Team (ELT), alongside a series of expanded mandates for existing leaders, building the organizational capabilities required to serve milli
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As EQB prepares to close its Acquisition of PC Financial on July 1, 2026, the company announces a strengthened leadership team drawing on talent from both organizations, positioning EQB for a differentiated phase of growth Key appointments include: TORONTO, June 16, 2026 /CNW/ - EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) today announced a comprehensive set of executive appointments and elevations as the company prepares to close its acquisition ("the Acquisition") of PC Financial1 from Loblaw Companies Limited ("Loblaw") (TSX: L) on July 1, 2026. This strengthened leadership team brings multiple senior PC Financial leaders onto the EQB Executive Leadership Team (ELT), alongside a series of expanded mandates for existing leaders, building the organizational capabilities required to serve millions of Canadians across a broader and more complex set of financial products and services. "We are ready to significantly evolve as Canada's Challenger Bank," said Chadwick Westlake, President and CEO. "The bank we are building is a meaningfully different institution. As of July 1, we will add millions more customers, broader product lines, new sophistication in credit cards, insurance and deposits and a new accountability to the Canadians who will be counting on us to deliver. Our leadership team has to match that ambition - and I'm confident that this strengthened team does, as we're bringing together exceptional capabilities from both organizations. I'm proud of the talented group of leaders we've assembled and looking forward to what we'll build together." PC Financial leader appointments to ELT effective July 1, 2026 Ian Hanning joins as SVP, Credit Cards and Loyalty, reporting to Daniel Rethazy. Mr. Hanning serves as Chief Financial Officer of PC Financial, bringing over 25 years of leadership experience across the UK and Canada. His expertise spans financial planning and analysis, treasury, capital markets, and accounting within the financial services sector. A CPA and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (FCMA, CGMA), he combines deep financial discipline with operational knowledge of the cards that is now central to EQB's growth strategy. Mr. Hanning also serves on the Board of Directors of Enactus Canada. Mark Snyder joins as SVP, Credit Risk and Data Analytics, reporting to D...