Chris has been with the bank for 20 years, during which he has held various management and leadership roles including VP & Head of North American Product –TD Auto Finance, SVP Life and Health Products –TD Insurance, SVP Human Resources –Corporate Functions, and most recently, SVP Retail Risk Management. In his current capacity as CRO and SVP, Wealth and Insurance, Chris is accountable for both Financial and Non-Financial risk oversight of the Global Wealth and Insurance business segments.

Chris has an Engineering Degree from the University of British Columbia and an MBA from Queens University. He is an avid skier and biker both of which he enjoys doing with his wife and two kids year-round.

Mr. Sweeney has more than 22 years of professional experience in the mortgage and banking industry. Since joining the Company in 1998, Mr. Sweeney has held senior positions in Operations and Business Development, including Director of Risk Operations and Director of Product Development. Mr. Sweeney received an honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Carleton University in 1994.

As Chief Risk Officer, Curtis has more than 20 years of financial services experience. Having worked in both Canada and the United States, his diverse background includes customer and risk analytics, capital and portfolio management (including pricing and risk management for capital markets and consumer loan portfolios), economic and regulatory capital allocation, financial software development, customer up-lift and response analytics, and credit cards portfolio management.

Prior to joining Canada Guaranty, Curtis served as the Director of Risk Methodology and Analytics for Consumer Banking at BMO Financial Group where he led a team that developed and maintained all areas of credit risk and capital analytics, models, strategy, and methodology for more than $190 Billion of consumer loan exposures in Canada and the U.S. Curtis holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Calgary and an MA in Economics from Simon Fraser University.

A renowned evolutionary biologist, award-winning television presenter, and bestselling author, Dan Riskin has dedicated his career to igniting curiosity in audiences worldwide. Whether he\'s inspiring viewers as the co-host of Discovery Canada\\\'s flagship science program, Daily Planet; terrifying them as the host of Animal Planet\'s docu-horror show, Monsters Inside Me; or covering the latest news as CTV\\\'s Science and Technology Specialist, Riskin\'s passion and curiosity have made him an unparalleled source of science inspiration for all.

Riskin earned his scientific chops studying how bats move — famously putting vampire bats on a treadmill as part of his research. He earned his PhD from Cornell University, then worked as a scientist at Brown University and Boston University. Not only has he published his research in prestigious scientific journals, but he is also the author of the national bestseller Mother Nature is Trying to Kill You, and of the delightful and educational children\\\'s book, Fiona the Fruit Bat.

Renowned for his infectious humour and charismatic presence, Riskin has been interviewed about science by Anderson Cooper, Gayle King, Lisa LaFlamme, Don Lemon, Jay Leno, Charlie Rose, Peter Sagal, and many others. Craig Ferguson, who had Riskin as a guest on The Late Late Show eight times, once called him \\\"my favourite scientist.\\\"

By stoking a childlike passion, Riskin gives audiences so much more than scientific \\\"wow\\\" facts. His keynotes, like his television shows, help individuals see their own curiosity in a new light, pursue their interests with more vigour, and tap into a deeper sense of inspiration. He will spark your audience\\\'s passions, leaving them invigorated to embark on their own journeys of exploration and discovery.

Kathleen Devenny takes on the role of CMHC’s Chief Risk Officer at a pivotal time, as CMHC’s risk management capabilities and systems have matured after a decade of building new tools and a strong risk culture. These tools are now being put into practice across business lines so the company can take calculated risks to reach its 2030 aspiration.

Kathleen joined CMHC in 2015 after a 20-year career in the financial services industry, public accounting and internal audit, including a period with TD Bank as well as the Office of the Auditor General of Canada. She previously held the positions of Corporate Controller and Deputy Chief Financial Officer at CMHC, and most recently served as Vice-President, Audit and Evaluation.

Kathleen is deeply committed to helping women advance into leadership roles and mentoring colleagues in general to support their career progression. She holds a CPA designation and a B.Comm (Hons.) degree from Queen’s University.

Mr. Akey is a financial services executive with over 25 years of risk management experience. Paul has held leadership roles at Scotiabank in Risk Management, Finance, Business Lines, Sales and Service. For the past 7 years Paul has been the Chief Risk Officer for Wealth One Bank of Canada where he is responsible for all aspects of Risk Management across the Bank. Acknowledged as an expert in various disciplines, he has effectively managed risk through the economic cycle and across the full suite of banking products.

Mr. Akey holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Guelph and an MBA from Dalhousie. He is active in his community and serves on several advisory boards and is frequently invited to participate in industry roundtables and discussions.