MONTREAL, July 11,
2024 /CNW/ - National Bank of Canada (TSX: NA) announces the appointment of
a new member to its Board of Directors. We are pleased to welcome,
as of August 1st, 2024,
Scott Burrows as director and member
of the Audit Committee.
Scott Burrows is President and
Chief Executive Officer of Pembina Pipeline Corporation since
February 2022, after having been
appointed by interim in November
2021, and is a member of its board of directors. Since 2010,
he has held various executive roles at the corporation, notably as
Chief Financial Officer, as Vice President, Capital Markets, and as
Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations. Prior
to joining the ranks of this public corporation, Mr. Burrows worked
for 7 years in investment banking services for the energy sector.
The Board of Directors will benefit from his financial
competencies, from his in-depth knowledge of financial markets and
from his experience with mergers and acquisitions, public equity
offerings, and public debt offerings.
Mr. Burrows holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia and is a Chartered
Financial Analyst.
"Scott Burrows has a rich
professional background that reflects his proven expertise in
strategic development, audit and finance. His vast knowledge of the
business world, particularly in Western
Canada, will be an important asset to the Board of Directors
as National Bank accelerates its growth across the country. I
welcome him to the Board of Directors," said Robert Paré, Chair of
the Board of National Bank.
About National Bank of Canada
With $442 billion in
assets as at April 30, 2024, National Bank of Canada is one of Canada's six systemically important banks. The
Bank has approximately 30,000 employees in knowledge-intensive
positions and operates through three business segments in
Canada: Personal and Commercial
Banking, Wealth Management and Financial Markets. A fourth segment,
U.S. Specialty Finance and International, complements the growth of
its domestic operations. Its securities are listed on the Toronto
Stock Exchange (TSX: NA). Follow the Bank's activities at
nbc.ca or via social media.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking
statements. These statements are based on a number of assumptions
and are subject to risk factors, inherent risks and uncertainties,
many of which are beyond National Bank's control and the impacts of
which are difficult to predict. Except as required by law, National
Bank does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements,
whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, by it
or on its behalf. The forward-looking information contained in this
press release is presented for the purpose of interpreting the
information contained herein and may not be appropriate for other
purposes.
SOURCE National Bank of Canada