Executive Appointment
Vancity Community Investment Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Jay-Ann Gilfoy as its new CEO. Jay-Ann is joining the bank after nearly four years in senior leadership roles at B.C.-based Vancity credit union, including most recently as senior vice-president of digital solutions and business technology. Originally from Toronto, Jay-Ann brings more than 15 years experience as a senior executive, and has held leadership positions at Coast Capital Savings and the B.C. Lottery Corporation. Jay-Ann who will split her time between Vancouver and Toronto is a visionary leader who brings the expertise to implement the banks new growth strategy. Her mission will be to expand the scope of the banks operation, and to develop innovative ways to serve the growing market of community organizations focused not only on nancial pro t, but social and environmental well-being as well. Vancity Community Investment Bank previously known as Citizens Bank of Canada relaunched in April 2017 as Canadas rst Schedule 1 community investment bank focused exclusively on the triple bottom line (people, planet and prosperity). A national subsidiary of Vancouver City Savings Credit Union, the bank offers nancing and expert advice to organizations addressing local community issues, such as impact businesses, social enterprises and not-for-pro ts in the Greater Toronto Area.