ATB Financial’s board has chosen Chris Turchansky as the organization’s next president and CEO, the company announced Thursday.

Turchansky will assume the CEO role on January 1. He replaces retiring president and CEO Curtis Stange.

Board Chair Joan Hertz said Turchansky’s commitment to Alberta and his deep knowledge of the institution make him the right leader to guide ATB’s next phase of growth. Turchansky has spent nearly 30 years in Alberta’s financial services sector, including two decades at ATB in senior roles such as president of ATB Wealth, chief experience officer and, most recently, group head of ATB Business and Wealth.

In his current position, he has overseen the integration of ATB Capital Markets, ATB Business, ATB Investment Management and ATB Wealth—ATB’s highest-earning business lines—which have expanded significantly under his leadership.

Pictured: Chris Turchansky

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