John Doig

John was appointed Executive Vice President, Retail Sales in December, 2018. In this role, he is responsible for defining and implementing the strategic direction, goals and execution of key initiatives for Retail Banking in Canada. John oversees all of Canadian Branch Banking and in June 2024 added accountability for Scotiabank’s Contact Centres to his portfolio.

John joined the Bank in 1998 and has held progressively senior positions in Wealth Management, Marketing and Retail Banking. He has also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for all global marketing, sponsorship, philanthropy, and corporate social responsibility activities, including securing the 20-year partnership between Scotiabank and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment and the naming of Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

John attended the University of Toronto and is a graduate of the Ivey Executive Program at the University of Western Ontario. He sits on the board of the National Gallery of Canada and is the executive champion of the Scotiabank Giller Prize.

John and his wife Carrie have three sons – Riley, Cuan and Owen.