CEO of the Year: Bill Lomax takes his bank shot – The Globe and Mail

When Bill Lomax was lured home to run the First Nations Bank of Canada, he understood the assignment: to help fulfill the economic part of reconciliation

Bill Lomax came back to Canada at a turning point.

First Nations, Métis and Inuit are making meaningful strides within the national economy, and they’re clamouring for financial services and expertise to help improve conditions and bolster independence for their communities. First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC) was a pioneer in the space, having helped Indigenous peoples gain their financial footing for nearly three decades. But in 2023, as this specialized financial segment was taking off, FNBC was struggling to make a name for itself outside its home base of Saskatchewan.

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