Experience43+ Years
LevelLeadership
Executive Overview
As President and CEO of RBC, Dave McKay is reimagining the future of financial services to help RBC’s clients thrive and communities prosper. Since joining the bank as a co-op student in computer programming, Dave has been building innovation into the company’s DNA. An unwavering champion of big ideas and creativity, he continues to actively transform RBC for the future, harnessing the power of transformational technologies to deliver more value to clients through unique partnerships and the best and most personalized experiences possible. In his home market, Dave is a passionate advocate for Canada’s future prosperity and preparing youth for the future of work.
Career Timeline
- RBCCurrentDec 1993–Present· 32 yrs 11 mos
- Chief Executive OfficerCurrentAug 2014–Present
- PresidentMar 2014–Jul 2014
- Group Head, Personal and Commercial Banking, Canada, USA, CaribbeanNov 2012–Mar 2014
- Group Head, Canadian BankingApr 2008–Nov 2012
- EVP, Personal Financial ServicesNov 2006–Apr 2008
- Head, Personal BankingNov 2005–Nov 2006
- SVP, Credit Cards, Personal and Business Financial ProductsOct 2004–Oct 2005
- SVP, Financing ProductsNov 2003–Oct 2004
- VP, Portfolio Management, Credit Scoring and Cards RiskApr 2001–Nov 2003
- VP, Portfolio ManagementMar 1998–Apr 2001
- Senior Manager, Country and Sectoral RiskSep 1996–Mar 1998
- Senior Account Manager, National AccountsFeb 1995–Sep 1996
- Account Manager, Commercial MarketsJun 1994–Feb 1995
- Manager, Corporate BankingDec 1993–Jun 1994
- May 1991–Sep 1991· 4 mos
- Dealer Training ProgramMay 1991–Sep 1991
- Sep 1987–Aug 1990· 2 yrs 11 mos
- Manager, Customer Service OperationsSep 1987–Aug 1990
- May 1983–1987· 3 yrs 8 mos
- Co-op Work PlacementsMay 1983–1987
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Ivey Business School at Western University
Bachelor of Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
University of WaterlooExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Dave McKay
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer