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More News >Keith Martell helped nurture a fledgling bank for Indigenous people. As he retires, he’s seeing a solid base for the future
Keith Martell was instrumental in the creation of First Nations Bank of Canada and has served as CEO since the bank received its charter in 1996. Since then, the bank has grown to include 22 service points in five provinces and three territories with more than $1.2 billion in assets. Thank you, Keith, and all the best in your future.
First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC) Announces CEO Transition Plan
First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC) is pleased to announce the hiring of William (Bill) Lomax to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) as the initial step in an executive transition plan in preparation for the retirement of current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Keith Martell. Mr. Lomax will join FNBC as COO on March 1st, 2023, and be named CEO on May 1, 2023. Mr. Martell, FNBC’s CEO since its inception in 1996, will remain in an advisory role until July 31st, 2023.Find out more about the CEO Transition plan by reading the Media Release here.
Happy Anniversary to our Chisasibi and Iqaluit Branches
Congratulations to the staff of our Chisasibi and Iqaluit branches, celebrating their 25th and 13th anniversaries this June.FNBC is named as one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers 2023
We are honoured to announce FNBC have been named one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers for the third year in a row!
We are grateful Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized FNBC as a wonderful place to work. Thank you to everyone who helps make the FNBC a great organization.
We are growing our team and welcome you to learn more about FNBC and why we were selected:
https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-first-nations-bank-of-canada
