Leslie J. Stephenson

Leslie Stephenson is a senior executive with an accomplished track-record spanning more than 30 years in international financial services. Having spent over 15 years at HSBC in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and the UK, she brings overarching expertise and proven experience at delivering large-scale transformational change in complex, highly regulated industries. Prior to joining HSBC, Ms Stephenson held various leadership roles in Canada and in the US, in the areas of distribution, operations and new product development at Manulife Financial and London Life Insurance Company.

Ms. Stephenson holds a BA and a MBA from the University of Western Ontario, and is a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). She is also a fully qualified non-executive director. Ms Stephenson is actively involved in the broader professional and public community, serving as Vice Chair of the In & Out Club (Naval and Military Club), Chair of the Western University UK Advisory Council and former Vice Chair and current Board Observer of the Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce. She is a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of International Bankers.