Blake Jeffrey, MBA, is a seasoned financial professional with significant experience in corporate banking and strategic management. Currently serving as Senior Director & Market Lead for the Healthcare & Life Sciences Group at National Bank of Canada since August 2022, Blake previously held positions at HSBC, where roles included Director of Corporate Banking and Senior International Relationship Manager from March 2017 to July 2022. Prior experience includes working as Manager of Commercial Strategy and Commercial Account Manager at BMO Financial Group, where responsibilities involved managing a diverse portfolio of over 200 corporate entities. Blake's career also includes a role as Credit Analyst at NORTHSTAR Trade Finance Inc. and as Partner at Coburg Consultants Ltd. Their academic background features an MBA in Finance from Dalhousie University, an ongoing MBA in International Finance from Copenhagen Business School, and a BBA in Finance & Marketing from Acadia University. Leadership experience is exemplified through a two-year tenure as President of Acadia Men's Lacrosse Team.