{"id":6373,"date":"2026-06-22T16:47:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T16:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/tl\/?page_id=6373"},"modified":"2026-07-13T12:34:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T12:34:21","slug":"about-rbc-thought-leadership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/thought-leadership\/about-rbc-thought-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner pad-t-dbl mob-pad-t-dbl pad-b-dbl mob-pad-b-dbl\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-011d123f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RBC Thought Leadership<\/strong> delivers critical insights to help business leaders and policymakers make informed decisions in a changing world. Our research covers Canadian growth and productivity, disruptive tech, housing, trade, geo-politics, skills and climate action\u2014providing meaningful insights that drive prosperity for all Canadians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through the <strong>RBC Climate Action Institute<\/strong>, we produce insights to advance climate solutions that contribute to Canada&#8217;s climate goals. Working across buildings, agriculture, and energy systems, we inform policy and inspire action, convene key stakeholders to develop pragmatic solutions to help clients and communities implement climate solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left mar-t-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Media inquiries:<\/strong> Contact Jen Gorman at <a href=\"mailto:jen.gorman@rbc.com\">jen.gorman@rbc.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner pad-t-0 mob-pad-t-0\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pad-t mob-pad-t mar-b-dbl mob-mar-b-dbl pad-b mob-pad-b has-rbc-climate-action-seaweed-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-853bb4aa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-03f69159 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/JS_crop_0944-Copy-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>John Stackhouse<\/strong><br><strong><em>Senior Vice-President in the Office of the CEO at Royal Bank of Canada<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible pad-b-0 mob-pad-b-0 pad-t-0 mob-pad-t-0\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapsecfa0b5df\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsecfa0b5df\" data-dig-id=\"LP-6373-cfa0b5df\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapsecfa0b5df\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">John Stackhouse is Senior Vice-President in the Office of the CEO at Royal Bank of Canada, where he leads the bank\u2019s enterprise-wide research and thought leadership agenda on the economic, technological and social forces reshaping global markets. In this role, he helps inform RBC\u2019s strategic perspective and positions the organization as a leading voice on the future of growth, competitiveness and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">John is a nationally best-selling author and, before joining RBC, worked as a journalist for 25 years at The Globe and Mail, including terms as Editor-in-Chief, editor of Report on Business and foreign correspondent in Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">John is a nationally best-selling author and, before joining RBC, worked as a journalist for 25 years at The Globe and Mail, including terms as Editor-in-Chief, editor of Report on Business and foreign correspondent in Asia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-research-team\" class=\"wp-block-heading mar-b mob-mar-b\">Research Team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mar-b-dbl mob-mar-b-dbl is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-853bb4aa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-03f69159 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Thomas-Headshot-Lightroom-4.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thomas Ashcroft<\/strong><br><strong><em><strong><em>Policy Lead, Global Issues<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible pad-t-0 mob-pad-t-0\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse0870d6c9\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse0870d6c9\" data-dig-id=\"LP-6373-0870d6c9\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse0870d6c9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thomas provides geopolitical analysis to the bank\u2019s top executives, clients, and other stakeholders. Focusing on the intersection of global politics and markets, Thomas tracks and reports on developments that matter most to Canada\u2019s economic and strategic position in the world. He also serves on the board of directors of Royal College Canada International, a global leader in transforming postgraduate medical education and delivering aid that has supported projects in over 40 countries. Prior to joining RBC, Thomas worked as a senior consultant and chief of staff at one of Canada\u2019s leading public affairs firm. He holds a Master\u2019s Degree from the University of Toronto\u2019s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-b-qtr mob-mar-b-qtr wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Area of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Geopolitics, trade, foreign policy, security<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-03f69159 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Lisa-Headshot-Lightroom-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lisa Ashton<\/strong><br><strong><em><strong><em>Interim Head of CAI &amp; Policy Lead, Agriculture and Nature<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible pad-t-0 mob-pad-t-0\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse5d9dbe35\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse5d9dbe35\" data-dig-id=\"LP-6373-5d9dbe35\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse5d9dbe35\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lisa leads research and stakeholder engagement on climate, agriculture and food, and nature. Prior to joining RBC, she worked at a trade association and as a consultant working with farmers and their agri-food supply chains to design programs and strategies that advance sustainability outcomes. Lisa\u2019s passion for Canada\u2019s agriculture sector\u2014and its role as a global leader in production, innovation, and sustainability\u2014was shaped by her upbringing on her family\u2019s farm in southwestern Ontario. This early interest led her to pursue post-graduate degrees in Ireland, Germany, and most recently at the University of Guelph, where she completed her PhD.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-b-qtr mob-mar-b-qtr wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Area of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Agricultural production, food value chains, climate policy, nature-based solutions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-03f69159 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Jordan-Headshot-Lightroom-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jordan Brennan<\/strong><br><strong><em>Managing Director, Thought Leadership<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible pad-t-0 mob-pad-t-0\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse57e56c0a\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse57e56c0a\" data-dig-id=\"LP-6373-57e56c0a\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse57e56c0a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Managing Director, Jordan helps set the research agenda for RBC Thought Leadership. His mandate spans research design, data architecture, and empirical analysis. Previously, Jordan served as Vice-President of Policy and Chief Economist at the Insurance Bureau of Canada and as Chief Economist at Unifor. A Senior Fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute, Jordan has held senior advisory roles with public sector officials and published widely in economics and public policy. He was a Visiting Scholar at Harvard Law School and holds a PhD in Political Economics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-b-qtr mob-mar-b-qtr wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Area of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Economic growth, productivity, capital flows, trade<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mar-b-dbl mob-mar-b-dbl pad-t mob-pad-t pad-b mob-pad-b has-rbc-climate-action-seaweed-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-853bb4aa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-03f69159 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Shaz-Headshot-Lightroom-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shaz Merwat<\/strong><br><strong><em>Policy Lead, Energy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible pad-t-0 mob-pad-t-0\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse471b5bf8\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse471b5bf8\" data-dig-id=\"LP-6373-471b5bf8\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse471b5bf8\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shaz Merwat brings over 13 years of capital markets research experience within the Canadian oil and gas sector and as an Equity Strategist covering a broad range of fundamental macroeconomic issues. He was also a top ranked sustainability\/ESG analyst, with his work often cited in global media. Merwat holds Masters degrees from Western University, the London School of Economics and Erasmus University Rotterdam.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b-qtr mob-mar-b-qtr wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Area of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Oil and natural gas, energy investments, renewable energy, electricity grids, critical minerals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-03f69159 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Farhad-Headshot-Lightroom-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Farhad Panahov<\/strong><br><strong><em>Economist<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible pad-t-0 mob-pad-t-0\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapsee4bd480e\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsee4bd480e\" data-dig-id=\"LP-6373-e4bd480e\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapsee4bd480e\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Farhad contributes to a broad range of research portfolios within the Thought Leadership and Climate Action Institute teams. His work focuses on economic growth, competitiveness and the energy transition, with a specific emphasis on the auto sector and electric vehicles. Bringing strong analytical and quantitative skills to his roles, Farhad has helped develop multiple key assets such as the Climate Action Barometer for the group&#8217;s flagship annual Climate Action report. He holds a Master of Applied Science in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and completed his undergraduate degree at the University of British Columbia (UBC).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-b-qtr mob-mar-b-qtr wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Area of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Automotive supply chains, electric vehicles, industrial carbon pricing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-03f69159 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Jackie-Headshot-Lightroom-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jackie Pichette<\/strong><br><strong><em>Policy Lead, Skills &amp; Higher Education<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible pad-t-0 mob-pad-t-0\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse58e78826\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse58e78826\" data-dig-id=\"LP-6373-58e78826\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse58e78826\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jackie drives conversation between policy makers, educators and employers, and provides actionable insights to strengthen Canada\u2019s workforce and human capital advantage. Jackie was previously Director of Policy, Research &amp; Partnerships at the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario, a provincial research agency. Jackie has also worked as a consultant at an Indigenous advisory services firm, focusing on workforce development strategies, and was part of the team that launched Simon Fraser University\u2019s Public Square initiative, building connections between the university and surrounding communities. Jackie has a Bachelor of Arts from Queen\u2019s University and a Master\u2019s of Public Policy from Simon Fraser University.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-b-qtr mob-mar-b-qtr wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Area of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Post-secondary education policy, workforce development, skills, lifelong learning, immigration<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mar-b-dbl mob-mar-b-dbl is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-853bb4aa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-03f69159 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Stephanie-Headshot-Lightroom-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stephanie Shewchuk<\/strong><br><strong><em>Policy Lead, Housing<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible pad-t-0 mob-pad-t-0\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapseaa16dcd7\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseaa16dcd7\" data-dig-id=\"LP-6373-aa16dcd7\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapseaa16dcd7\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stephanie leads research and analysis on Canada\u2019s most pressing housing issues for the group. She brings a deep understanding of the housing system, the policy-making process and a commitment to driving innovative, practical approaches to advance solutions across sectors. Stephanie previously spent ten years at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in various policy and research roles, including work on developing the National Housing Strategy and overseeing the Canadian Housing Survey. Stephanie&#8217;s past experience also spans policy and research positions at Canada West Foundation as well as in U.K. politics. Stephanie holds a Master\u2019s Degree in Public Policy from the University of Glasgow and a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Political Science and French from the University of Calgary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-b-qtr mob-mar-b-qtr wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Area of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Housing policy &amp; governance, affordability, housing data, intergovernmental and cross-sector policy coordination, urban policy, housing innovation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-03f69159 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Sabreena-Headshot-Lightroom-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sabreena Shukul<\/strong><br><strong><em>Research Associate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible pad-t-0 mob-pad-t-0\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapsef7cbbe41\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsef7cbbe41\" data-dig-id=\"LP-6373-f7cbbe41\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapsef7cbbe41\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sabreena supports research and analysis for the group. Her work focuses on how technology, innovation policy and shifting geopolitical conditions shape Canada\u2019s competitiveness and business environment. Previously, she supported national-scale value chain development for critical sectors at the National Research Council of Canada, and worked in brand strategy and consumer insights at Procter &amp; Gamble. Sabreena is completing a Master of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto\u2019s Munk School and holds a BA in International Relations and Political Science from the University of British Columbia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-b-qtr mob-mar-b-qtr wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Area of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Disruptive technologies\/AI\/Quantum, nuclear energy, critical minerals, defense-tech, geopolitics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-03f69159 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Vivan-Headshot-Lightroom-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vivan Sorab<\/strong><br><strong><em><em>Policy Lead, Clean Tech<\/em><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible pad-t-0 mob-pad-t-0\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse8e656d21\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse8e656d21\" data-dig-id=\"LP-6373-8e656d21\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse8e656d21\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vivan conducts research on electricity and power, nuclear energy, and natural resources across oil and gas and minerals for RBC Thought Leadership. His background includes upstream oil and gas with a global supermajor and climate technology research with a U.S.-based climate investor group. He attended the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, where he was an Institute Silver Medalist, and Yale, where he was part of the Yale Journalism Scholars program and served as an editor for the Yale Environment Review and the Yale Journal of International Affairs. Outside work, he enjoys endurance running, having completed eight marathons and ultramarathons across three continents, and trivia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-b-qtr mob-mar-b-qtr wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Area of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Oil and gas, nuclear energy, clean\/climate tech, power, critical minerals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-editorial-team\" class=\"wp-block-heading mar-b mob-mar-b\">Editorial Team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mar-b-dbl mob-mar-b-dbl pad-t mob-pad-t pad-b mob-pad-b has-rbc-climate-action-seaweed-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-853bb4aa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-03f69159 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Caprice-Headshot-Lightroom-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Caprice Biasoni<\/strong><br><strong><em>Design Lead<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible pad-t-0 mob-pad-t-0\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse83a5abe3\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse83a5abe3\" data-dig-id=\"LP-6373-83a5abe3\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse83a5abe3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caprice plays a key role in the editorial and publishing team. She enhances the group&#8217;s work through editorial design, digital articles, social media, and email communications, while maintaining RBC\u2019s brand identity. Prior to joining RBC, Caprice graduated from George Brown Polytechnics&#8217; School of Design and worked as a lead designer for an SaaS platform and at a digital marketing agency supporting various clients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-03f69159 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Yadullah-Headshot-Lightroom-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-110\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yadullah Hussain<\/strong><br><strong><em>Managing Editor<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible pad-t-0 mob-pad-t-0\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapsec7467733\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsec7467733\" data-dig-id=\"LP-6373-c7467733\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapsec7467733\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yadullah is responsible for shaping content narratives, as well as editing and writing for Thought Leadership and the Climate Action Institute. He also curates Climate Crunch, a climate-focused newsletter and co-edits The Current Account, RBC&#8217;s internal newsletter. Prior to joining RBC in 2022, he spent over 25 years working as a business editor and reporter in Canada, the UAE, the U.K., and Pakistan, covering economics, markets, climate, energy and geopolitics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-03f69159 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/J-Intini-Lightroom.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>John Intini<\/strong><br><strong><em>Senior Director, Editorial<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible pad-t-0 mob-pad-t-0\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse1b4813ea\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse1b4813ea\" data-dig-id=\"LP-6373-1b4813ea\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse1b4813ea\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">John is responsible for the unit&#8217;s editorial and digital content strategy. He leads a multi-disciplinary team responsible for producing high-impact Thought Leadership projects (including major reports and multi-media content) on the biggest forces shaping Canadian business and the economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prior to joining RBC, John was a Vice-President at Rakuten Kobo and also worked at Rogers Media for nearly 20 years in various roles, including Editor-in-Chief at Sportsnet and Vice-President of Content of the Publishing Division. He earned an Executive MBA from the Ivey Business School in 2020.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mar-b-dbl mob-mar-b-dbl is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-853bb4aa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-03f69159 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Lavanya-Headshot-Lightroom-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lavanya Kaleeswaran<\/strong><br><strong><em><strong><em>Director, Digital Marketing<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible pad-t-0 mob-pad-t-0\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse705c91f1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse705c91f1\" data-dig-id=\"LP-6373-705c91f1\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse705c91f1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lavanya is responsible for amplifying the team&#8217;s digital footprint through website, email and social channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prior to joining RBC, Lavanya had accumulated more than 12 years of experience in various digital marketing functions including SEO, paid search, social, website development while working in tech and media agencies. Lavanya also teaches Digital Marketing at BrainStation in Toronto.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-03f69159 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Charles-Headshot-Lightroom-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Charles Ketchabaw<\/strong><br><strong><em>Senior Manager, Multimedia<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible pad-t-0 mob-pad-t-0\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapsea54a7a5c\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsea54a7a5c\" data-dig-id=\"LP-6373-a54a7a5c\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapsea54a7a5c\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Charles directs RBC Thought Leadership&#8217;s flagship podcast Disruptors. Before joining RBC, Charles co-created The Tale of a Town Canada\u2014travelling to hundreds of communities in a mobile recording studio called The Storymobile, interviewing thousands of Canadians about their main streets and downtowns. A filmmaker and broadcast producer, his work includes an award-winning animated series for TVO and a commissioned film for the National Arts Centre. He holds a Master of Arts from York University and brings a storyteller&#8217;s instinct to translating complex ideas for executive and public audiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-03f69159 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Alanna-Headshot-Lightroom.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alanna Whitten<\/strong><br><strong><em><em>Manager, Content Delivery<\/em><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible pad-t-0 mob-pad-t-0\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapsef6a4a07f\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsef6a4a07f\" data-dig-id=\"LP-6373-f6a4a07f\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapsef6a4a07f\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alanna is multi-media and communications professional who started her career with Rogers Sports &amp; Media where she spent five years in promotions and hosting a live radio show. She later expanded her experience with the Ontario Public Service. At RBC, she leads the group&#8217;s digital content and executive social media strategy, reaching tens of thousands of followers. With a strong foundation in local broadcasting and creative expertise in storytelling and audience engagement, Alanna specializes in crafting compelling content and telling authentic stories that connect with audiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-strategy-team\" class=\"wp-block-heading mar-b mob-mar-b\">Strategy Team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mar-b-dbl mob-mar-b-dbl pad-t mob-pad-t pad-b mob-pad-b has-rbc-climate-action-seaweed-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-853bb4aa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-03f69159 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Nora-Headshot-Lightroom-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nora Bieberstein<\/strong><br><strong><em>Director, Strategic Programs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible pad-t-0 mob-pad-t-0\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapsee7e050b6\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsee7e050b6\" data-dig-id=\"LP-6373-e7e050b6\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapsee7e050b6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nora oversees the strategic amplification and engagement of the team\u2019s Disruptive Tech portfolio. She is responsible for liaising with the team\u2019s innovation partners, launching meaningful initiatives to amplify key portfolio insights, planning high-impact engagements, and driving actionable outcomes. Nora has been with RBC since 2017 in various capacities, ranging from innovation, partnerships and strategic program development. Originally from Germany, she graduated from Erasmus University in Rotterdam with a Master\u2019s Degree in Media and Journalism.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-03f69159 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Jen-Headshot-Lightroom-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jen Gorman<\/strong><br><strong><em>Senior<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Manager, Communications<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible pad-t-0 mob-pad-t-0\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse8f342ca3\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse8f342ca3\" data-dig-id=\"LP-6373-8f342ca3\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse8f342ca3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jen leads media relations and communications strategy, shaping how research and insights reach journalists, partners and stakeholders. Jen holds a law degree from the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University, and specializes in translating complex research and analysis into clear and compelling narratives. Journalists and stakeholders seeking expert insight or timely commentary should connect with her directly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-03f69159 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded rounded mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Romane-Headshot-Lightroom-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Romane Moore<\/strong><br><strong><em><em>Executive Assistant<\/em><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible pad-t-0 mob-pad-t-0\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse745ca63d\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse745ca63d\" data-dig-id=\"LP-6373-745ca63d\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Read More\"><span>Read More<\/span><span>Read Less<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse745ca63d\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With over 20 years of experience supporting senior executives in the banking industry, Romane joined RBC Thought Leadership in 2024 as executive assistant to John Stackhouse. 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