TD Bank has named Tara John as head of human resources.
Under John’s leadership, TD’s HR team will further enhance employee engagement and foster talent development programs to unlock the full potential of colleagues. In her new role, John will be responsible for building organizational capability and driving the talent strategy to deliver against business priorities with teams across the U.S.
“I’m excited to welcome Tara to our Management Committee and I look forward to working closely with her as we continue to deliver on our talent agenda,” Leo Salom, CEO and president, TD Bank, said. “Tara’s expertise as a strategic business partner and commitment to cultivating a culture of diversity & inclusion will be instrumental in bolstering TD’s talent strategy and supporting our growth priorities.”
“I look forward to building and executing on our HR strategy that will enable business outcomes through our people,” John said. “TD has a culture that is truly special, that’s why I’m also committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels included, respected and empowered to make an impact.”
John has spent over 20 years in the financial services industry and has experience in both front-line sales and human resources. She has worked in both Canada and the U.S. and, during her tenure in human resources, she has been involved in mergers & acquisitions, risk and regulatory, human resources strategy, organizational design, talent management and learning and development.
Prior to this role, John was head of human resources for U.S. Commercial Banking, accountable for leading the development and implementation of the Commercial Banking people strategy.
