Firdos Somji

Firdos is an accomplished global financial services executive and change champion with expertise in member experience management, strategy development, corporate governance, M&A integrations, business transformations, risk and operations management, and cross-cultural leadership. During his 40-year career at Scotiabank, he held a variety of senior leadership roles in operations, retail, commercial, and small business banking. Firdos has served on the Coast Capital Savings Federal Credit Union Board for four years, including as Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee. His tenure began prior to the merger of Prospera, Coast Capital and Sunshine Coast credit unions to create a combined federal credit union.

Firdos’ Board experience includes serving as the Chair of the Departmental Audit Committee for the Government of Canada (CBSA) and as Director and Chair of Governance & Nominating Committee for Asthma Canada.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Firdos is passionate about giving back to his community, acting as an advisor and strategic mentor to entrepreneurs to help them grow and realize their business growth potential. He also volunteers on the Governors Circle for Oak Valley Health and serves on the Dalhousie University MBA Advisory Council.

Firdos has a Master of Business Administration in Financial Services from Dalhousie University, is a fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers with honors and holds the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.