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As Chief Financial Officer, Katherine has oversight of RBC’s Finance, Corporate Treasury, Taxation, Investor Relations, Performance Management and Corporate Development teams globally. She is a member of RBC’s Group Executive, which is responsible for setting the overall strategic direction of the bank.
Katherine joined RBC 22 years ago and has held a range of senior positions within CFO Group, serving as a strategic co-pilot to both business and functional executives in ensuring strong alignment between the bank’s strategy and financial performance. Prior to her current role, Katherine was Senior Vice President, Enterprise Finance & Controller with responsibility for head office Finance globally, including all external, board and management reporting, accounting policy and financial management systems. She has also served as Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Investor & Treasury Services and Insurance Finance, and Vice President, Enterprise Optimization. In addition, she has held board positions on some of RBC’s domestic and global subsidiaries.
Throughout her tenure, Katherine has demonstrated her commitment to RBC’s Purpose of helping clients thrive and communities prosper, and the bank’s values and culture. She served as Chair of the ESG Disclosure Committee, and has sat on the Enterprise Diversity Leadership Council, which drives RBC’s diversity and inclusion strategic priorities. s Opt-in program, which supports women returning to the workforce.
Beyond her professional accountabilities, Katherine chairs the Audit Committee for Pathways to Education, which focuses on breaking down barriers to education for youth from low-income communities across Canada. She also co-founded Metropolitan Toronto University’s Opt-in program, which supports women returning to the workforce.
Katherine is a CPA, a CA and a graduate of the University of Manitoba, with an honours Bachelor of Commerce degree.
Personal Details
Title: Ms
Surname: Gibson
M/F: Female
Nationality: Canada
Country of Birth: Canada
Language: English
Qualification: B.Com, CPA, CA
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| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | Board | Member | 12/09/2024 |
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