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The Great Upgrade: Advancing Canada’s Digital Economy

Join Canadian Club Toronto on June 19 to hear from Jeremy Wilmot, President and Chief Executive Officer of Interac Corp., as he shares insights from his first ten months leading one of Canada’s most trusted financial brands. With a new three-year corporate strategy on the horizon, Mr. Wilmot will discuss the significant opportunities for Canada to become a leader in the global digital economy and what Interac and the fintech ecosystem must do to enhance our country’s digital economy and drive economic growth for all Canadians. After his remarks, Mr. Wilmot be joined in conversation by Global News’ Anne Gaviola for an insightful discussion on Canada’s evolving payments landscape, the widespread transition to digital platforms, and what’s next for the digital economy.

 

*For virtual attendees, please note that the live stream will begin at approximately 12:40 pm ET & the link will be provided closer to the event date*

 

 

Jeremy Wilmot

President & CEO at Interac Corp.

Jeremy Wilmot is the President and CEO of Interac Corp. A seasoned leader in payments, real-time solutions and growth strategies, Jeremy joined Interac in August 2023. He leverages his more than 30 years of global experience to drive Interac growth and deliver shared value for its Canadian Financial Institution customers and for the millions of Canadians using its debit, money movement and verification services.

Jeremy can offer insights on the evolution of the payments and verification landscape and how Interac products and services help Canadians to digitally interact with confidence.

 

Anne Gaviola

Senior Digital Broadcast Journalist, Global News

Anne Gaviola is a Senior Digital Broadcast Journalist with Global News, based in Toronto. She is the host of Business Matters and a national network reporter, covering the business beat for more than a decade. Her areas of interest include disruptive technology, housing and the future of work. She worked in the fintech industry in 2018 for one of Canada’s leading blockchain and cryptocurrency companies. Anne’s previous work as a journalist includes CTV, BNN Bloomberg, VICE, CBC and The Weather Network.