L. Scott Thomson
Lawren Scott Thomson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Error: Need valid birth date: year, month, day Vernon, British Columbia, Canada |
| Occupation | Corporate executive |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Known for | President and CEO of Bank of Nova Scotia |
Lawren Scott Thomson (born January 1970) is a Canadian corporate executive who has been serving as president of the Bank of Nova Scotia since 2022. His professional journey commenced in 1998 at Goldman Sachs where he worked as an investment banker. Between 2003 and 2008, Thomson occupied senior leadership positions at BCE. Subsequently, from 2008 to 2013, he was vice-president at Talisman Energy. He led Finning as president from 2013 until his departure in 2022. On December 1, 2022, Thomson took over the presidency of Scotiabank from Brian J. Porter.
Early life and education
Originating from Vernon, British Columbia, Thomson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and political science from Queen's University in 1992. He further advanced his education by obtaining an MBA at the University of Chicago in 1998.
Career
Thomson began his career in investment banking with Goldman Sachs in 1998. In 2003, he transitioned to BCE, initially serving as vice-president responsible for corporate strategy, mergers, and acquisitions. He later advanced to executive vice-president overseeing corporate development and planning for both BCE and Bell Canada Inc. In July 2008, he assumed the role of executive vice-president and chief financial officer at Talisman Energy headquartered in Calgary. By June 2013, Thomson was appointed president of Finning, located in Surrey, British Columbia.
In April 2016, he joined the board of directors at the Bank of Nova Scotia. The bank announced in September 2022 that Thomson would replace Brian J. Porter as president. After leaving Finning in November, he commenced his presidency at Scotiabank on December 1, 2022. Thomson expanded his responsibilities by becoming chief executive officer on February 1, 2023.