ATB Financial president and CEO Curtis Stange is retiring after 16 years with the organization.
The company’s board of directors is now searching for a new president and CEO and has engaged global leadership advisory and executive search firm, Russel Reynolds Associates, to lead the process.
“ATB Financial is in a strong position to bring in a new leader,” said Joan Hertz, ATB Financial board chair. “Thanks to Curtis’ leadership and vision, we have tremendous momentum as a company. Our board’s approach to continual succession planning and the gold standard we hold for Crown governance have us well-equipped to lead this selection process.”
During Stange’s seven years as president, ATB saw record-setting financial performance and built one of the strongest balance sheets amongst regional financial institutions in North America. The organization recently surpassed $100 billion in total assets and assets under management.
His work has also led to significant achievements, including the creation of the ATB Community Foundation and the launch of a leadership program that is accredited with the University of Alberta.
Stange will continue leading ATB Financial throughout the selection process and during the transition. The company’s goal is to announce a new president and CEO in December.
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