Katherine Gibson takes helm as RBC's CFO after Nadine Ahn's dismissal over alleged conflicts of interest
Royal Bank of Canada has announced the appointment of Katherine Gibson as chief financial officer, effective immediately.
Gibson had been serving as interim CFO since April 2024 and previously held the role of senior vice president, Enterprise Finance and Controller. In her prior role, she oversaw global finance operations, including external reporting, accounting policies, and financial management systems.
RBC president and CEO Dave McKay praised Gibson’s expertise in global enterprise finance and her strategic leadership during her interim tenure. He emphasized that she was selected as the top candidate after an international search, which highlighted the depth of internal talent within RBC.
With over two decades at RBC, Gibson has significant experience leading global teams and spearheading key strategic initiatives. Her earlier roles include senior vice president of Wealth Management, Investor and Treasury Services, and Insurance Finance, as well as vice president of Enterprise Optimization.
Gibson was also on the boards of RBC's subsidiaries, chaired the ESG Disclosure Committee, and been part of the Enterprise Diversity Leadership Council.
Before joining RBC, Gibson worked for six years at an international accounting firm in Canada and Australia.
Her appointment followed the departure of former CFO Nadine Ahn, whose dismissal was tied to allegations of an undisclosed relationship that led to conflicts of interest.
