MONTREAL, Dec. 6, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Isabelle Courville, Chair of Laurentian Bank's
Board of Directors, is pleased to announce the appointment of
Gordon Campbell to the Board of
Directors.
The Board of Directors will benefit from the extensive
experience and unique perspectives that Mr. Campbell developed
during his distinguished political and diplomatic career. He served
three consecutive terms as Premier of British Columbia (2001-2011) and was
subsequently appointed High Commissioner for Canada to the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern Ireland (2011 to 2016).
His understanding of the business sector in Western Canada as well as of the real estate
sector, coupled with the leadership he demonstrated in one of
Europe's largest financial centers
make Mr. Campbell an ideal candidate to contribute to the
development of Laurentian Bank. Mr. Campbell is a Member of the
Order of British Columbia.
About Laurentian Bank
Laurentian Bank of Canada is a
financial institution whose activities extend across Canada. Founded in 1846, its mission is to
help customers improve their financial health and it is guided by
values of proximity, simplicity and honesty.
The Bank serves one and a half million clients throughout the
country and employs more than 3,600 individuals, which makes it a
major player in numerous market segments. The Bank caters to the
needs of retail clients via its branch network based in
Quebec. The Bank also stands out
for its know-how among small and medium-sized enterprises and real
estate developers owing to its specialized teams across
Canada. Its subsidiary B2B Bank
is, for its part, one of the major Canadian leaders in providing
banking products and services and investment accounts through
independent advisors and brokers. Laurentian Bank Securities offers
integrated brokerage services to a clientele of institutional and
retail investors.
The Bank has more than $43 billion
in balance sheet assets and more than $43
billion in assets under administration.
SOURCE Laurentian Bank of Canada