In this episode, host Shelley Gilberg, Canadian Platforms Leader and a member of the extended leadership team at PwC Canada, sits down with Rania Llewellyn, the President and Chief Executive Officer at Laurentian Bank. Rania shares her perspective on ESG strategy, transformation, and where trust and leadership factor into the equation. She also shares more about her own career journey, including how she became the first woman to head a major Canadian chartered bank in 2020.
- 00:00- Shelley’s introduction to CEO Viewpoints and Rania Llewellyn
-01:17- Rania discusses more about her journey to becoming the first woman to head a major Canadian chartered bank
-07:02- Rania explains why she believes ESG is such a critical responsibility at the bank, and the specific values she drives forward
-08:46- Rania explains how she and the team decided what to prioritize in terms of ESG strategy
-12:04- Rania shares her perspective on where trust and values factor into the ESG equation
-15:43- Rania explains the importance of shared values in attracting and retaining top talent
-19:10- Rania summarizes her best advice for ESG and values disclosure
-22:10- Rania reflects on some of Laurentian’s recent accomplishments that she’s most proud of
-23:23 - Shelley’s closing thoughts and conclusions
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