BMO Appoints Kimberley Goode as Chief Communications & Social Impact Officer
BMO Financial Group announced the appointment of Kimberley Goode as the new Chief Communications & Social Impact Officer, effective August 2021. Ms. Goode, a seasoned communications executive, will lead a newly unified team focusing on employee, media, and government relations, alongside community impact initiatives. She comes from Blue Shield of California and has extensive experience in various industries including finance and healthcare. Cameron Fowler, Chief Strategy & Operations Officer, praised her strategic leadership qualities and commitment to data-driven impact.
- Appointment of Kimberley Goode is expected to strengthen BMO's communications strategy.
- Unified team structure may enhance operational efficiency and align with strategic business priorities.
- Ms. Goode's experience in various industries could provide fresh insights and perspectives.
- Potential continuity issues may arise from a change in leadership.
- Experience gaps could impact the transition during the leadership change.
TORONTO and CHICAGO, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - BMO Financial Group today announced the appointment of Kimberley Goode as Chief Communications & Social Impact Officer. She will join the bank in August and report to Cameron Fowler, Chief Strategy & Operations Officer.
Ms. Goode will lead a new team combining the Communications practice areas of Employee Communications, Media Relations, and Government Relations with the Purpose and Community Giving teams, creating a single organization unified in its focus on achieving the bank's strategic priorities and purpose.
"Kimberley brings to BMO an exceptional skillset and reputation as a seasoned communications executive," said Mr. Fowler. "Beyond her impressive resume, she is being appointed to this role because of specific attributes she has consistently modelled throughout her career. She is a values-based, strategic and purpose-led leader. She has successfully led transformations focused on driving business results through integrated communications encompassing reputation management, brand building, corporate social responsibility, culture and diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is also a strong believer in the use of data to drive, measure, and adapt to maximize impact."
"BMO is a purpose-driven and future-focused company that knows its growth helps fuel a more inclusive and growing economy and a sustainable future. I am delighted to join BMO to lead the bank's efforts to share its story with its stakeholders," said Ms. Goode. "I look forward to working with Cam and all my new colleagues to help the bank achieve its ambition."
Trained as a journalist, Ms. Goode has progressed to lead complex communications and public affairs organizations across various regulated industries including financial services, consumer goods, technology, automotive, and healthcare. Most recently, she has held the position of Senior Vice-President of External Affairs at Blue Shield of California, based in the San Francisco Bay area. Prior to that, she spent nine years with Northwestern Mutual in Milwaukee where she integrated its communications functions and helped to reposition the company from insurance to a holistic financial services provider.
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