Championing Change: Empowering Women to Lead

Join Axis Connects for a captivating Career Development Dialogue in partnership with ATB Financial.

Championing Change: Empowering Women to Lead
This session will explore the pivotal role of leaders in advancing women's careers through allyship, mentorship, and strategic initiatives. Join ATB Financial President and CEO, Curtis Stange, and ATB Vice President of Advisory Services Strategy and Growth, Allison Comeau, as they share personal insights from their own careers, the impact of gender-neutral leadership groups, and the transformative initiatives ATB is using to foster an inclusive environment. Together, we'll discuss the future of the financial industry and the vital contributions women leaders can make in driving innovation and change

• Speakers: Curtis Stange and Allison Comeau
• Moderator: Nuvyn Peters, Axis Connects CEO
• Venue: Calgary Petroleum Club
• Date: October 18, 2024
• Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
• For: All Career Levels
• Ticket Price: $40 (lunch included)

Agenda

• 11:30AM: Registration & Networking
• 12:00PM: Program Begins
• 1:00PM: Program Ends
• 1:30PM: Open networking

Seating for this event is limited, and tickets are expected to sell out rapidly. Don't delay – secure your spot by registering now.

Axis Connects membership is free - register at www.axisconnects.com

Speaker Bios

Curtis Stange was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of ATB Financial on June 30, 2018. With courage, disciplined thought and precise action, he leads a team of more than 5,000 team members who are dedicated to ATB’s purpose—to make it possible for over 800,000 clients and business owners.

With more than 35 years of experience in financial services in Canada, Curtis has led teams across diverse geographic markets and through various economic cycles—always with an inquisitive nature and a desire to get to know the people and places around him.

Curtis is a Stanford alumnus and member of the Alberta Business Council and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Western Executive Council. In 2023, he was awarded as Canada’s Most Admired CEO by Waterstone Human Capital.

Along with his role on the Axis Board, Curtis serves on advisory boards for the Edmonton International Airport, Visa Canada, and Advancing Women Executives in Western Canada. He also co-chairs the STARS Air Ambulance board and is a strong advocate for mental health.

Allison Comeau is the Vice-President of Strategy & Growth, ATB Advisory Services. Allison joined ATB again in 2023 with over 16 years of experience in the wealth industry. In her role, Allison focuses on seeking and executing growth opportunities for ATB Wealth.

Allison’s prior experience includes being Chief Operating Officer and Chief Experience Officer as a founding member at Grayhawk Wealth where she had the opportunity to build a national business in the ultra high-net-worth segment. During Allison’s previous eight years with ATB Wealth, her focus was on business and technology transformation.

Earlier in her career, Allison grew her skill set and expertise in business growth and technology implementation across several industries including manufacturing, utilities, oil & gas and tech start-ups.

She is a big believer in the importance of approaching any strategic change using the lens of the people who are impacted by understanding their voices and ideas - including clients, team members and partners. Supporting through the journey as a team helps everyone embrace the change and drive results more effectively.