Nicola Ray Smith is the Senior Vice President, Atlantic Region for Scotiabank. She
assumed the position in June 2022 and provides senior leadership to our Scotiabank
network across Atlantic Canada.
Nicola joined Scotiabank in 2002 from the consulting industry. She began her career on
the trade floor, providing derivative financing solutions to institutional investors. Over the
years she assumed increasingly senior leadership roles in sales, operations, and business
control functions across our Global Banking & Markets division. In 2021, Nicola joined
the Canadian Banking Team as Vice President, Commercial Banking, Atlantic Region.
Nicola currently serves on the boards of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, IWK
Foundation, Halifax Partnership and Hope Blooms. She holds a Bachelor of Science
degree from Simon Fraser University and a Master of Business Administration degree
from Queen’s University.
Nicola has lived and worked across Canada and in major financial centres around the
world. She now lives in Halifax with her husband and their two children.
I am honored to serve on the IWK Foundation Board of Trustees. Witnessing the positive influence the IWK Health Centre has on women and children across the Maritime provinces and their unwavering commitment to excellence in healthcare and research is a source of inspiration. Together, we play a crucial role in shaping a healthier and brighter future for our communities.