Rania Llewellyn
Rania Llewellyn | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kuwait |
| Occupation | Banking executive |
| Years active | 1990s–2023 |
| Known for | CEO of Laurentian Bank (2020–2023) |
Rania Llewellyn is a Canadian banking leader originally from Kuwait, who dedicated 26 years to Scotiabank before assuming the role of CEO at Laurentian Bank in October 2020. Her academic background includes studies at Saint Mary's University and The American University in Cairo, complemented by professional banking experience in Ireland.
Early life and education
Llewellyn was born in Kuwait to parents of Egyptian and Jordanian descent. She spent her childhood in both Kuwait and Egypt prior to relocating to Canada in 1992 after the Gulf War. Between 1990 and 1992, she attended The American University in Cairo for two years, subsequently completing a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Finance as well as an MBA specializing in Marketing and International Business at Saint Mary's University from 1992 to 1996. In recognition of her achievements, she was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Commerce by Saint Mary's University in 2014.
Career
Starting her professional journey at Scotiabank as a part-time teller, Llewellyn progressed through various leadership positions such as Vice President of Multicultural Banking; President and CEO of Roynat Capital; Senior Vice President responsible for Commercial Banking Growth Strategy; Senior Vice President overseeing Global Transaction Banking Products and Services; and Executive Vice President of Global Business Payments. In 2019, she earned the Women in Payments Award for Thought Leader, acknowledging her role in advancing the Canadian payments sector.
She played a pivotal role in establishing The Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC), which aims to combat the issue of underemployment among immigrants.
In October 2020, Llewellyn took over as CEO of Laurentian Bank, succeeding interim CEO Stephane Therrien. After a critical mainframe failure disrupted customer services, she stepped down effective October 2, 2023, with Éric Provost appointed as her replacement.
Personal life
Llewellyn is married to Sean Llewellyn and together they have two children.