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