Philippe Savoy ICD.D has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles in the financial industry. Philippe is currently the Vice President-Head of Corporate Sales-Canada at Corpay since April 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Ebury as the Head-Canada from March 2020 to May 2021. In this role, they were responsible for strategic planning, managing a sales team, risk-management, process improvement, reporting, and change management.
Before joining Ebury, Philippe held various leadership positions at RBC Capital Markets. From November 2013 to November 2018, they served as the Managing Director, Head of Foreign Exchange Sales, The Americas, overseeing multiple client segments and directing a team of 40+ people. Philippe also served as the Managing Director, Global Head of FX Electronic Distribution and Commercial FX Sales (CAD & UK) from January 2008 to November 2013. In this role, they were responsible for developing and executing strategies for the Commercial FX business and served as the CFO for the Global FX Operating Committee.
Philippe's earlier roles at RBC Capital Markets include Managing Director, Foreign Exchange Marketing/Global Coordination/Relationship Management from May 2004 to December 2007, and Director/Managing Director, North American Head of Institutional Sales & Institutional Sales of CAD from April 2000 to April 2004. Philippe started their career at the Union Bank of Switzerland in Zug, where they worked in Currency Trading from 1991 to 1994.
Philippe Savoy ICD.D has a diverse education history in the field of business and corporate governance. Philippe attended the Institute of Corporate Directors from 2018 to 2019, where they completed the "Boardroom Financial Essentials-Audit Committee Effectiveness" program. During the same period, they also earned the ICD.D Designation through the Director's Education Program (DEP 77) at the Institute of Corporate Directors.
In 2015 and 2016, Savoy pursued further education at the Canadian Securities Institute, obtaining certifications in CSC1, CSC2, CPH, and PDO. Prior to that, they attended UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal from 1984 to 1987, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree.
Savoy also received additional certifications, including "Blockchain Business Models" from Coursera in October 2020, "Financing for Startup Businesses" in September 2020, and "Startup Valuation Methods" in August 2020. Additionally, they participated in the Foundation of Financial Performance program offered by the Ivey Business School at Western University, although specific details regarding the timeframe are not provided.
April, 2022 - present