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Peggy Van de Plassche
Board Member, Advisor & Investor
Peggy Van De Plassche is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the financial services and IT industries globally, serving in various roles such as advisor, executive, investor, board member, and entrepreneur.
She has provided strategic guidance to Boards & C-Suite executives at family offices, financial institutions, asset managers, and Fintech companies, including BMO, Power Financial, OMERS, HOOPP, InvestorCOM, LongGame, CAARY, and GSC, on a wide range of strategic issues from product and market expansion to digital transformation and investor relations.
At CIBC, Peggy led innovation, oversaw multi-billion dollar technology projects for CGI and BMO, managed a European family office, and launched two Fintech companies, showcasing her versatility and entrepreneurial spirit.
Passionate about diversity & inclusion, socially responsible investing, and innovation, Peggy incorporates these values into all aspects of her work.
She is a sought-after speaker on sustainability, Fintech, and digital banking transformation, having presented at numerous global events like Empire Fintech Startup (NYC), Collision (Toronto), Canada Fintech Forum (Montreal), Fintech+ (Zurich), and South Summit (Bogota).
With a strong commitment to supporting digital banking transformation and sustainable practices in financial services, Peggy has also made strategic investments in companies driving innovation in the industry.
Peggy Van De Plassche holds a diverse educational background, with studies in Finance at CFA Institute, Executive Education in Investment from Harvard Business School, a Master of Science in Business Administration and Management from IÉSEG School of Management, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance, also from IÉSEG School of Management.
Her involvement in various organizations, including serving as a Board Member, Audit Committee Member, and Investor at Impak Finance Inc., highlights her deep engagement in advancing sustainable and innovative practices within the financial sector.