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Vivian Abdelmessih was appointed Chairperson of EDC’s Board on March 31, 2023, for a term of four years.
Mrs. Abdelmessih is a highly experienced professional in the financial services sector, having spent more than 30 years working for RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) and TD (Toronto Dominion Bank) in Canada and the US.
In her final role as Chief Risk Officer, Canadian Banking, Auto Finance, Insurance and Global Wealth Management, TDBG, she was responsible for the strategic management of risk across all of TD’s Canadian Businesses with oversight over all risk types.
During her career, Ms. Abdelmessih has also held senior management positions in the front office and key operational roles, driving strategy, growth and transformation.
She is well-versed in Financial and Capital markets, with diverse experience across a broad array of industries and segments.
Ms. Abdelmessih has also served on numerous corporate and not-for-profit boards, including First Nations Bank of Canada, The Canadian Business Growth Fund and Greenwood College, and served as past Chair of TD’s Women in Leadership Committee and United Way campaigns.
Vivian currently sits as the Lead Independent director of Scientific Games, and Chairs the Audit and Risk committee.
She also sits on the Advisory Board of The Equity Opportunity: Advancing Women’s Economic Well-being, launched by LEAPPecaut Centre for Social Impact to address long-standing barriers preventing women from achieving full economic well-being.
Ms. Abdelmessih holds an Honors BA in Political Science and English from the University of Toronto and an MBA from The Richard Ivey School of Business and completed the Wharton Business School Advanced Risk Management Executive Education program.
She is a graduate of the Rotman School of Management Institute of Corporate Directors and holds the ICD.D designation.
Vivian Abdelmessih active positions
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Canadian Business Growth Fund (GP), Inc.
Canadian Business Growth Fund (GP), Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Canadian Business Growth Fund CBGF, the company is based in Toronto, Canada. The company provides long-term, patient, minority capital to ambitious entrepreneurs to fund growth and expansion of mid-market businesses with typical investments between $3 and $20 million. CBGF connects business leaders and sector experts to help its partner businesses achieve their full potential. The company has developed a new investment fund in consumer platforms and digital health, with disrupted portfolios including ApplyBoard, GrubMarket, Cerebral, Fantuan, and others. | Director/Board Member | - |
Primmum Insurance Co.
Primmum Insurance Co. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Primmum Insurance Co. provides general insurance services. The firm offers auto, home, motorcycle, ATV, and snowmobile insurance products and services. It also provides access to the information about home and vehicle insurance policies and claims services. The company is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 2020-03-25 |
Export Development Canada (Venture Capital)
Export Development Canada (Venture Capital) Investment ManagersFinance Export Development Canada (Venture Capital) is a Venture Capital arm of Export Development Canada founded in 1944, and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Chairman | 2023-02-28 |
Former positions of Vivian Abdelmessih
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First Nations Bank of Canada
First Nations Bank of Canada Regional BanksFinance First Nations Bank of Canada operates as a chartered bank focused on providing financial services to the Aboriginal marketplace in Canada. It offers personal loans, mortgages, term deposits, commercial credit products, and online banking. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
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First Nations Bank of Canada
First Nations Bank of Canada Regional BanksFinance First Nations Bank of Canada operates as a chartered bank focused on providing financial services to the Aboriginal marketplace in Canada. It offers personal loans, mortgages, term deposits, commercial credit products, and online banking. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada. | Finance |
Canadian Business Growth Fund (GP), Inc.
Canadian Business Growth Fund (GP), Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Canadian Business Growth Fund CBGF, the company is based in Toronto, Canada. The company provides long-term, patient, minority capital to ambitious entrepreneurs to fund growth and expansion of mid-market businesses with typical investments between $3 and $20 million. CBGF connects business leaders and sector experts to help its partner businesses achieve their full potential. The company has developed a new investment fund in consumer platforms and digital health, with disrupted portfolios including ApplyBoard, GrubMarket, Cerebral, Fantuan, and others. | Finance |
Primmum Insurance Co.
Primmum Insurance Co. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Primmum Insurance Co. provides general insurance services. The firm offers auto, home, motorcycle, ATV, and snowmobile insurance products and services. It also provides access to the information about home and vehicle insurance policies and claims services. The company is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. | Finance |
Export Development Canada (Venture Capital)
Export Development Canada (Venture Capital) Investment ManagersFinance Export Development Canada (Venture Capital) is a Venture Capital arm of Export Development Canada founded in 1944, and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Finance |
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