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    Jonathan Davey

    Vice President, Indigenous Financial Services at Scotiabank

    Jonathan Davey is a Haudenosaunee leader from the Lower Cayuga of Six Nations of the Grand River and a prominent figure in Indigenous financial services. He currently serves as Chief of Staff to the President and CEO of Scotiabank146, having previously held the role of Vice President of Indigenous Financial Services (2018–2023).47 In this capacity, he developed specialized financial solutions for Indigenous nations and businesses, including first-to-market products like the First Nations Leasehold Financing Program and Indigenous-specific investment vehicles.7

    Key Professional Background

    • Legal and Government Experience: Before Scotiabank, he worked as a Federal Crown Counsel in the Aboriginal Law Division of Canada’s Department of Justice and served as a Special Advisor to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Aboriginal Affairs.125
    • Military Service: He is a Captain in the Canadian Armed Forces and serves as an Aide de Camp to the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.14
    • Education: Holds a Juris Doctorate from Osgoode Hall Law School, a Master of Public Administration from Cornell University, and a first-class honours bachelor’s degree from Brock University.146

    Recognition

    • Named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 by PwC and Caldwell Partners.18
    • Honored as Brock University’s 2024 Indigenous Leader for his contributions to Indigenous excellence and economic advancement.67

    His work emphasizes reconciliation and Indigenous economic empowerment, aligning with Scotiabank’s Truth & Reconciliation Action Plan, which includes commitments to leadership training, procurement from Indigenous suppliers, and community partnerships.3

    Highlights

    Jun 28 · scotiabank.com
    Scotiabank executive Jon Davey on choosing the difficult path

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    Location

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada