Brian J. Porter
Brian Porter | |
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| Born | February 9, 1958 Calgary, Canada |
| Occupation | Financial executive |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Known for | CEO of Bank of Nova Scotia (2013–2022) |
Brian Johnston Porter (born 9 February 1958) is a Canadian financial executive who held the position of CEO at the Bank of Nova Scotia from 2013 until 2022.
Porter launched his professional journey in 1981 with the investment firm McLeod Young Weir, which was acquired by Scotiabank in 1987. He climbed the ranks within both McLeod and Scotiabank, attaining the role of president on 1 November 2012 and subsequently CEO on 1 November 2013. He remained in the chief executive role until December 2022, when Lawren Scott Thomson took over as his successor.
Early years and education
Hailing from Calgary, Porter earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University in 1980.
Career
Beginning his tenure at McLeod Young Weir in 1981, Porter rose to vice-president by 1986. Following Scotiabank’s acquisition of McLeod in 1987, he was appointed director of ScotiaMcLeod in 1988 and elevated to senior vice-president in 1990. His career progressed with his appointment as managing director of institutional equities in 1996, complemented by completion of Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program in 1998. Between 2005 and 2008, he held the roles of executive vice-president and chief risk officer, then served as group head of risk and treasury from 2008 to 2010, and group head of international banking between 2010 and 2012.
On 1 November 2012, Porter took over as president from Richard Earl Waugh and assumed the CEO position one year later. He directed Scotiabank through significant strategic developments until stepping down in December 2022.
In 2023, Porter was named chair of the Ontario Infrastructure Bank.
Personal life
Porter married Megan Anne Mustard on 24 May 1986. The couple has three children.