Neil McLaughlin

RBC takes loyalty to the next level with Avion Rewards

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

This new program marks a transformation of Canada's largest proprietary rewards program RBC Rewards by preserving everything millions of Canadians have grown to love, while delivering exponentially greater everyday rewards value to more consumers.

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  • This new program marks a transformation of Canada's largest proprietary rewards program RBC Rewards by preserving everything millions of Canadians have grown to love, while delivering exponentially greater everyday rewards value to more consumers.
  • Avion Rewards takes loyalty to the next level by conveniently combining industry-leading travel and merchandise rewards, as well as opportunities to earn and redeem Avion points, with exclusive offers and rich new cash back deals that have been reimagined through a best-deal shopping and commerce experience.
  • "With Avion Rewards, we're leveraging our scale and extensive network of retail partners to deliver unmatched value and choice in a meaningful way.
  • The Avion Rewards program is nowavailable to more than 14 million Canadians, and will be expanding to all Canadians early next year.

RBC's Helena Gottschling and Sara Son Hing named among WXN's Top 100 Most Powerful Women

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Monday, October 25, 2021

RBC is represented at the WXN Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awardswith Sara Son Hing being recognized in the emerging leaders' category and Helena Gottschling as a leader in the C-Suite Executives award category.

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  • RBC is represented at the WXN Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awardswith Sara Son Hing being recognized in the emerging leaders' category and Helena Gottschling as a leader in the C-Suite Executives award category.
  • "It is my great privilege to congratulate Helena for her recognition as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women."
  • As a leader in Personal & Commercial Banking, Sara Son Hing leads RBC's Retail Delivery Model and Advisor Role Strategy team.
  • More information on WXN's 2021Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awardwinners can be found at https://wxnetwork.com/page/top100awards .

Neil Parmenter to Step Down from CBA by Year-end

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Neil Parmenter, President and CEO of the Canadian Bankers Association has notified the Association's Executive Council of his resignation from his current role, effective December 23, 2021.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Neil Parmenter, President and CEO of the Canadian Bankers Association has notified the Association's Executive Council of his resignation from his current role, effective December 23, 2021.
  • Mr. Parmenter had been with the CBA since May 2017 and the Executive Council has commenced the search for his replacement.
  • "It was an honour to serve Canada's banking industry and to lead this prestigious organization for almost five years," said Mr. Parmenter.
  • The CBA advocates for public policies that contribute to a sound, thriving banking system to ensure Canadians can succeed in their financial goals.

RBC announces changes to Group Executive Committee

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Friday, September 17, 2021

Ms. Ahn will report to Mr. McKay and will join the Group Executive Committee.

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  • Ms. Ahn will report to Mr. McKay and will join the Group Executive Committee.
  • Ms. Ahn joined RBC in 1999 and has held progressively senior Finance roles, including in Corporate Treasury and in RBC Capital Markets Finance.
  • Maria will report to Mr. McKay and will join the Group Executive Committee.
  • Mike Dobbins, Group Head, RBC Ventures and Corporate Development, has decided to leave the Bank on November 1, 2021 after more than a decade at RBC.