The Toronto-based banking group, covering services including wealth management, has announced a number of top-level executive changes.

BMO Financial Group, the Canada-based group that provides services including wealth management, has made a number of C-suite appointments.

Tom Flynn will move from his role as chief financial officer to become a vice chair. In his new role, he will support the growth ambitions of corporate clients and deepen client relationships. He will also continue to support certain enterprise strategic initiatives. Since joining BMO in 1992, Flynn has led the financial institutions group in the investment and corporate bank, and served as treasurer before his appointment as chief risk officer in March 2008 and as CFO in 2011. 

Tayfun Tuzun is joining BMO as deputy CFO, before becoming chief financial officer, January 1, 2021, following a transition period. Tuzun has served as CFO of Fifth Third Bank since 2013.

Simon Fish will move from his post as general counsel and become special advisor to the CEO. 

Sharon Haward-Laird will be appointed general counsel, reporting to the CEO. Before this, she was head of North American treasury and payment solutions. 

All the appointments are effective January 1, 2021, with the exception of Tuzun who will join the bank as deputy CFO on November 16, 2020.