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TORONTO, May 3, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Peoples Group is pleased to announce today the appointment of John Landry as President and Chief Executive Officer.
John brings 28 years of banking experience across diverse markets, functions and sectors, most recently as Transaction Banking Country Head for Citibank Canada for 14 years. During his 24 years at Citibank, John has also held leadership roles as CEO of Citibank Fund Services, CTO of CitiCapital, Transaction Banking Product Head of Citibank Australia and Global Product Development Head of WorldLink Payments. John began his career in mortgage and card services before moving to GE Capital in card services.
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Commenting on his appointment, John said: “Peoples Group is an outstanding organization with a wealth of talented, intelligent and hard-working colleagues. Peoples Group’s position in the market and the potential it can build upon is unique in Canada. Our customers are leaders in their businesses, they innovate and provide Canadians with the financial services they deserve.”
Former President and CEO Grant MacKenzie has retired after eight years at the helm. “Grant led Peoples through a period of tremendous growth and change. The Peoples team and I value his contribution and the future made possible by his many years of effort,” said John.
“We are pleased to welcome John to this leadership role and are confident that his expertise, gained over nearly three decades in related industries, will strategically support us in our continued and future growth in the markets we serve. “We know he will be an ideal fit for our collaborative culture,” said David Ghermezian, Chairman of Peoples Group.
John brings a particular passion for the culture of the teams he leads and fostering community engagement. In addition to his professional responsibilities, he has continually served the community in leadership or board roles with Payments Canada, DAREarts, United Way (US, Australia and Canada), and Boy Scouts, and was the founding sponsor of the Black Heritage Network at Citibank Canada.
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About Peoples Group
Peoples Group has been providing a tailored suite of financial solutions and world-class customer interactions since 1985. We have significantly expanded our market share in insured commercial loans and are the leading issuer of prepaid payment cards and an innovative merchant acquirer. We are an entrepreneurial organization that distinguishes itself by adapting solutions individually to the needs of our customers. As a trusted partner to many fintechs, we have a proven track record of providing them with the tools and guidance they need to succeed.
For more information, visit peoplesgroup.com
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