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To determine the key priorities and strategies influencing executive decision-making in 2026, we conducted our annual survey of senior leaders across the financial services sector<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \n Informed by both survey data and our work with boards and executive teams across the country, the findings reflect a clear evolution from last year\u2019s narrative of broad-based transformation to a more disciplined, execution-focused leadership agenda<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> The evolving leadership agenda in Canada<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> Key executive competencies needed for success<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> AI, digital, and operational integration<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> The impact of leadership advisory<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> Massey Henry\u2019s annual executive survey points to a defining year ahead<\/strong>, shaped by AI-enabled transformation and rising productivity expectations.<\/p>\n Organizational success will depend on converting technology investment into tangible growth that drives sustained competitive advantage.<\/p>\n From my experience partnering with the team at Massey Henry on a senior executive mandate, leaders who can navigate uncertainty and drive transformation<\/strong> with clarity will be best positioned to translate technology investment into sustained performance amid today\u2019s shifting economic landscape.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tDiane Kazarian<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t Corporate Director<\/span>,<\/span> OMERS, Rogers Communications, Gibson Energy, Choice Properties<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> Our latest report examines key priorities and strategies influencing executive decision-making in 2026<\/strong>, with results from our annual survey of senior leaders across the financial services sector.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\tThe results provide a comprehensive view of how executives are approaching leadership, talent, and strategy amid economic volatility, geopolitical complexity, and accelerating technological change.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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