Phil Thomas

Executive Vice President, Scotiabank

Phil joined Scotiabank in 1997 and has progressed through a series of increasingly senior positions across the Bank, including roles in Retail Banking, Digital Channels, Contact Centres and Risk Management.

Phil is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership for Customer Insights, Data & Analytics globally. He was appointed to his current position in June 2019, most recently having served as Executive Vice President & Chief Retail Risk Officer.

He holds a BA (Economics & Political Science) from Dalhousie University. Phil contributes his time to organizations such as the YMCA, Scotiabank’s Inclusion Council and Scotiabank’s Women Initiative Advisory Board.