IG expands with Donovan Dempster, enhancing its business development strategy in Western Canada
IG Wealth Management (IG) has enhanced its leadership team with the appointment of Donovan Dempster as vice-president, Business Development for the Western Canada Area.
Bringing a wealth of experience and a dynamic leadership style to the role, Dempster is known for his strategic thinking and high energy.
Dempster's addition is part of a strategic move to bolster IG's growth by enriching its business development team.
This team, crucial to IG's expansion plans, aims to attract and acquire seasoned financial advisors and support the recruitment efforts led by Regional Vice Presidents and Division Managers.
His career, spanning over four decades at RBC and RBC Dominion Securities, is marked by significant achievements in wealth management and financial services. Dempster's leadership is grounded in core values such as integrity, trust, loyalty, and accountability.
Notably, his strategic foresight was instrumental in transitioning his traditional brokerage business into a fee-based wealth management model, positioning him ahead of industry trends.
Dempster 's approach and success in building and leading high-performing holistic wealth teams underscore his commitment to excellence and innovation in the field.
He will work alongside Matt Andrews, who oversees Ontario, and Stéphane Dulude, responsible for Quebec and the Atlantic region, under the leadership of Herp Lamba, Senior Vice-President of Business Development.