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Tanya Postlewaite
Vice President Concentra Trust and Credit Union Services
Tanya Postlewaite is a prominent executive in the Canadian banking industry, currently serving as the Vice President of Trust and Credit Union Services at EQ Bank | Equitable Bank. Her role encompasses two key positions:
- Head of Concentra Trust (an Equitable Bank company)
- Vice President of Credit Union Services at Equitable Bank
Career Highlights
Legal Background:: Postlewaite began her career in corporate law, having been called to the bar in four jurisdictions.1 She practiced corporate restructuring at BLG LLP in Toronto and mutual fund law at Appleby Global in Bermuda and the Cayman Islands.1
Transition to Financial Services:: In 2013, Postlewaite joined Concentra Bank as legal counsel and progressively took on more senior roles.1 Her positions included:
- Member of the executive leadership team
- Chief Compliance Officer
- Chief Privacy Officer
- Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer
- Head of Governance and Corporate Secretary
Current Role:: In 2021, Postlewaite was promoted to her current position as head of Concentra Trust, which manages approximately $36 billion in assets under administration.1 Following Equitable Bank's acquisition of Concentra Bank in 2022, she joined Equitable's executive leadership team.1
Achievements and Recognition
- Under her leadership, Concentra Trust has seen significant increases in profitability and strategic growth.1
- She leads the expansion into new markets and partnerships while maintaining strong relationships with over 200 credit unions nationwide.1
- Postlewaite was honored with the Executive Leaders Award by the Women's Executive Network, recognizing her as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women.14
Leadership Style
Postlewaite is described as a dynamic and dependable leader who drives forward strategy for Concentra Trust and oversees Credit Union Services.2 She is known for her commitment to her role, team, and community, which has earned her recognition throughout her career.1
Tanya Postlewaite's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username tanya-postlewaite-b8409a8b, where she shares updates and insights related to her work in the financial services industry.3