Scotiabank announces management changes

SCOTIABANK on Thursday announced changes to its board of directors and Caribbean management.

In a statement, the bank said Brendan King, chairman of Scotiabank TT Ltd, was retiring effective October 31. Scotiabank said King has served over 30 years as a senior executive of the Bank of Nova Scotia, Canada, before his five years as Scotiabank TT Ltd chairman.

Scotiabank said King played a key role in the direction and strategy of the bank locally, including "significant progress in transforming the bank digitally and other measures for long-term and sustainable growth."

The bank also announced the appointment of Anya Schnoor as the executive vice president of its Caribbean, Central America and Uruguay (CCAU) region.

Schnoor has held several senior roles in the bank's operations in Jamaica and TT in her 28-year career.

Scotiabank group head, International Banking and Digital Transformation, Ignacio Deschamps said, "Anya brings a wealth of experience and an in-depth knowledge of the region and is uniquely qualified to lead the region as it navigates its recovery during this difficult time."

He also said the bank is committed to advancing female leaders in the workplace and sees this as a top priority for Scotiabank's long-term success.