Phil Thomas
About Phil Thomas
As Chief Risk Officer at Scotiabank, Phil has held extensive and progressive leadership roles in Risk Management and across the Bank’s global business lines. Most recently, Phil served as Executive Vice-President of Customer Insights Data & Analytics at Scotiabank, establishing Scotiabank as a leader in ethical data and advanced analytics. Phil has championed innovation and driven improvements to the customer experience across the Bank’s footprint in the Americas. A proven change leader and global business strategist, Phil has rich experience across the Bank’s international markets in customer-facing leadership roles. Phil’s 20+ years of experience in financial services provides a strong understanding of the regulatory complexities of the industry. This experience, complemented by his deep knowledge of the Bank’s businesses, customers, and strong risk culture, continues to push the Bank forward as it evolves to meet the changing needs of its clients. Expertise includes leadership, strategic thinking, retail banking, business management, coaching, data & analytics, artificial intelligence, change management, financial services, risk management, business optimization.