Sonia Baxendale

Sonia joined the Board as a Non Executive Director in January 2025.

Sonia’s role:

  • Responsible for providing independent oversight of, and challenge to, the Company’s executive management

Sonia has extensive experience as an executive and non-executive in the financial services industry in North America and the UK, and brings to the Board a broad knowledge of the financial services industry. She spent most of her executive career at CIBC, and currently serves as the President and CEO of the Global Risk Institute in Canada.

She is an accomplished board director and senior leader, who has previously served on the board of RSA Insurance Group plc; her background and expertise also enhances the Board’s understanding of North American markets.

ICG Committee memberships

Other Directorships

  • President and CEO, Global Risk Institute (Not For Profit)
  • Director, Definity Financial Corporation
  • Director, Laurentian Bank
  • Director, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited
  • Director, Foresters Financial (term ending June 2025)