Leading Change: Tanya van Biesen of VersaFi on Gender Equity in Banking
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Welcome back to another great episode of The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast, brought to you by The Investment Banking Leaders Club.
In this episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with Tanya Van Biesen, President and CEO of VersaFi, a purpose-driven organization dedicated to advancing women in the finance sector.
Tanya shares her journey from Procter & Gamble to leading roles at Spencer Stuart and Catalyst Canada, offering insights into her work in transforming the financial services industry by focusing on gender equity. Tanya discusses the challenges women face in investment banking, wealth management, and capital markets, and provides actionable strategies for leaders to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment.
Join us for an enlightening conversation that explores the future of finance, AI’s impact on gender representation, and valuable leadership lessons.
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00:00 Introduction to The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast
00:39 Guest Introduction: Tanya Van Biesen
02:11 Tanya's Career Journey
03:38 VersaFi's Mission and Success
05:09 Challenges in Investment Banking
07:57 Parental Leave and Gender Equality
09:42 Leadership and Inclusivity in Finance
20:21 Future of Finance: AI and Gender Representation
24:09 Wealth Management and Gender Dynamics
26:34 Tanya's Leadership Style and Advice
31:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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