Scotiabank de Puerto Rico bids farewell to Troy Wright and welcomes Peter Bessey
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, June 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Scotiabank de Puerto Rico today announced that Chief Executive Officer Troy Wright will be leaving to join Scotiabank Group's operations in Canada as Executive Vice-President, Retail Distribution, Canadian Banking. The Bank also announced the appointment of Peter Bessey to the position of Chief Executive Officer of Scotiabank de Puerto Rico.
The appointments are effective July 18, 2011.
"Troy's significant experience has been instrumental in achieving success for Scotiabank de Puerto Rico and developing our operations in Mexico. I want to thank him for the work he has done in Latin America and I look forward to his contribution to our Canadian Banking business," said Rick Waugh, Scotiabank President and CEO. "I also want to congratulate Peter Bessey on his appointment. His knowledge and experience will add to the strength of Scotiabank de Puerto Rico and the Bank's international operations."
Bessey joined Scotiabank in 1986 and has held progressively senior roles, most recently as Senior Vice-President of Atlantic Region.
"Peter's appointment to CEO of Scotiabank de Puerto Rico is a reflection of his talent as a banker and his strength as a leader," said Dieter Jentsch, Executive Vice-President, Latin America, Scotiabank. "His extensive experience will serve Scotiabank de Puerto Rico well and I know that the great team we have here will join me in welcoming him."
Scotiabank is one of North America's premier financial institutions and Canada's most international bank. With more than 70,000 employees, Scotiabank Group and its affiliates serve some 18.6 million customers in more than 50 countries around the world. Scotiabank offers a broad range of products and services including personal, commercial, corporate and investment banking. With assets above $571 billion (as at April 30, 2011), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto (BNS) and New York Exchanges (BNS). For more information please visit www.scotiabank.com.
Media contact: Paula Cufre, International Media Communications, [email protected]
SOURCE Scotiabank
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