Dan Semmens

Dan Semmens is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in banking and business transformation. Currently serving as SVP & Head of Data and AI at ATB Financial since May 2012, Dan leads a team focused on disrupting banking through design thinking, Robotics Process Automation, and AI. Previous roles at ATB include Managing Director positions in Transformation, Operational Excellence, and Business Process Management, where Dan implemented Lean Management practices and built an enterprise transformation framework. Early career experiences at Scotiabank involved supporting electronic banking initiatives, while a notable achievement includes leading a groundbreaking CORE Banking Replacement Program at ATB. Educationally, Dan is pursuing an MBA from Edinburgh Business School and holds multiple certifications, including Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt.