Sophia Saeed

Sophia Saeed is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in banking and finance. Currently serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of International Banking at Scotiabank since June 2017, Sophia oversees strategic initiatives to enhance business growth and operational efficiency across 15 countries. Previous roles at Scotiabank include Vice President of Investor Relations, where responsibilities encompassed communicating the bank's strategy and managing stakeholder relationships, and Vice President of Strategic Transactions & Review, focusing on acquisitions and partnerships. Additional board experience includes serving as Corporate Director at Bird Construction, with membership on both the Audit Committee and Human Resources & Governance Committee. Prior to these roles, Sophia held significant positions at Capstone Infrastructure Corporation and BMO Capital Markets, where expertise in mergers and acquisitions was developed. Sophia is a member of CPA Canada and holds an MBA from Ivey Business School at Western University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto.