Syed Tashkeen Iqbal

Syed Tashkeen Iqbal serves as the Director of Innovation and R&D at Tangerine, beginning January 2024, where responsibilities include leading innovation strategy and supporting the bank's Transformation Office initiatives. Previously, at Scotiabank from August 2017 to January 2024, Syed held multiple roles including Director of Innovation, where leadership of the enterprise innovation team focused on Generative AI, blockchain applications, and privacy-preserving technologies. Prior experience includes various positions at Newell Brands, where Syed led marketing and supply chain initiatives across the ASEAN region, and roles at GE Energy and Honeywell involving logistics and production engineering. Educational credentials encompass an MBA from the University of Toronto, a B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, and a certificate in Entrepreneurship from the University of San Francisco.