The Powerlist

Open Banking Expo is proud to unveil the Powerlist 2025 – a celebration of the most influential figures shaping the future of Open Banking and Open Finance in Canada.

This prestigious initiative honours the visionaries, disruptors, and changemakers who have led innovation and driven meaningful progress across the ecosystem over the past 12 to 18 months.

The Standout Five, as voted for by the industry, were revealed live on stage at Open Banking Expo Canada on June 17, 2025:

🏆 Abraham A. Tachjian, Director, Head of Open Banking, PwC
🏆 Saba Shariff, SVP, Chief Strategy, Product & Innovation Officer, Symcor
🏆 Shruti Awasthi, Director, Open Banking Strategy, CIBC
🏆 Eyal Sivan, General Manager, North America, Ozone API
🏆 Michelle Beyo, Chief Executive Officer, Finavator and President, Open Finance Network Canada (OFNC)

Congratulations to the Standout Five – and to everyone named on the Powerlist 2025. Your leadership and impact are helping to shape the future of financial services in Canada.

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The Powerlist 2025