Scotiabank participates in Plan
International's Girls Belong Here initiative in support of
International Day of the Girl
TORONTO, Oct. 11, 2019 /CNW/ - In celebration of the
International Day of the Girl, four talented young women shadowed
four of Scotiabank's senior leaders - Brian
Porter, President and CEO, Scotiabank; Gillian Riley, President and CEO, Tangerine
Bank; Miguel Uccelli, Country Head,
Scotiabank Peru; and Jaime Upegui,
President of Colpatria in Colombia.
"As Scotiabankers, we are committed to promoting inclusion
across our footprint," said President and CEO Brian Porter, Scotiabank. "Empowering girls to
succeed is critically important to us, and we are proud to play a
role in supporting young women as they realize their dreams for the
future."
Each of the four "Girl Ambassadors" spent the day participating
in a variety of activities, including meetings with senior
management and attending and speaking at townhalls. They also
gained hands-on experience by interacting with departments across
the Bank, including the teams based in our Digital Factory, Global
Banking and Markets, and Human Resources.
"Girls Belong Here is more than a moment in time for young women
– it's an invaluable and continuous learning opportunity for CEOs,
presidents and business leaders all over Canada to realize the incredible power within
girls," says Caroline Riseboro,
President and CEO of Plan International Canada. "When we talk about
leadership, we need to ask ourselves whether we're creating spaces
that enable girls and all young people to unleash their leadership
potential. By taking part in this program, Scotiabank is making a
statement and taking a stand for women and young people
everywhere."
Scotiabank is committed to supporting the success of young
people for the long term. We believe that investing in young people
today creates opportunities for years to come. Our support for
young people is one of the ways we aim to make a positive and
lasting impact in the communities in which we live and work.
About Scotiabank
At Scotiabank, we aim to support organizations that are
committed to helping young people reach their infinite potential.
Young people are our future leaders and Scotiabank's goal is to
help ensure that they have the necessary skills and resources they
need to support their success. Together with our employees, the
Bank supports causes at a grassroots level. Recognized as a leader
for our charitable donations and philanthropic activities, in 2018,
Scotiabank contributed more than $80
million to help our communities around the
world.
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SOURCE Scotiabank