BMO's Deland Kamanga Named a Catalyst Honours Champion for 2021

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BMO congratulates Deland Kamanga for being named a 2021 Catalyst Honours Champion, recognizing his efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As Head of Global Markets at BMO Capital Markets, Kamanga has enhanced programs supporting women, such as returnships and parental leave policies, which have increased women's representation in senior roles. This award reflects BMO's commitment to inclusive leadership and aligns with Catalyst's findings linking diverse workplaces to improved business outcomes. The award ceremony will take place during the Catalyst Honours 2021 virtual conference on October 27-28, 2021.

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• Deland Kamanga's recognition as a Catalyst Honours Champion emphasizes BMO's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Kamanga's initiatives have resulted in increased representation of women in senior roles within BMO Global Markets.
• BMO's alignment with Catalyst's research suggests a positive correlation between diversity, innovation, and business performance.

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TORONTO, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - BMO congratulates Deland Kamanga, who has been named a Catalyst Honours Champion (Business Leader Champion) for 2021 in recognition of his transformational contributions to advancing women and championing inclusion in the workplace.

A role model for inclusive leadership, Deland Kamanga has a deep passion for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. As Head of Global Markets at BMO Capital Markets, he encourages senior leaders to be inclusion and diversity advocates and inspires all employees to live these values. He has been instrumental in enhancing programs and policies that nurture a more inclusive culture, including returnships, parental leaves, and hiring procedures that directly affect women. This has led to an increased presence of women at all levels in Global Markets and more women with the potential to advance to senior roles across the firm.

"Del embodies BMO's Purpose – to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life – and takes to heart our bank's commitment to zero barriers to inclusion," said Darryl White, CEO, BMO Financial Group. "As a long-time and active member of BMO's Leadership Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Co-Chair of the BMO Capital Markets Diversity Steering Committee, Del has helped unify teams and galvanize them into action focused on the vision of an inclusive and equitable workplace."

Since 2010, Catalyst has annually celebrated individuals who advance women and advocate for inclusive workplaces in Canadian business. Nominees are evaluated in a rigorous process. The 2021 Champions exemplify Catalyst research findings linking diverse, inclusive workplaces to innovation, team citizenship, productivity, and stronger business results. Champions will receive their awards at Catalyst Honours 2021, a dynamic virtual conference taking place on October 27-28, 2021.

About Catalyst
Catalyst is a global nonprofit working with some of the world's most powerful CEOs and leading companies to help build workplaces that work for women. Founded in 1962, Catalyst drives change with pioneering research, practical tools, and proven solutions to accelerate and advance women into leadership—because progress for women is progress for everyone.

About Catalyst Honours
Catalyst Honours recognizes exceptional role models who are accelerating progress for women in the workplace. Launched in Canada in 2010, Catalyst Honours has recognized 48 outstanding individuals as representing the gold standard for inclusive leadership.

About BMO Financial Group
Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a highly diversified financial services provider - the 8th largest bank, by assets, in North America. With total assets of $950 billion as of April 30, 2021, and a team of diverse and highly engaged employees, BMO provides a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment banking products and services to more than 12 million customers and conducts business through three operating groups: Personal and Commercial Banking, BMO Wealth Management and BMO Capital Markets.

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FAQ

Who is Deland Kamanga and what recognition did he receive from BMO?

Deland Kamanga is the Head of Global Markets at BMO Capital Markets, recognized as a 2021 Catalyst Honours Champion for his contributions to advancing women and championing inclusion.

What is the significance of the Catalyst Honours award for BMO?

The Catalyst Honours award highlights BMO's commitment to diversity and inclusion, reflecting its leadership in creating equitable workplaces.

When will the Catalyst Honours 2021 awards ceremony take place?

The Catalyst Honours 2021 awards ceremony will be held during a virtual conference on October 27-28, 2021.

How does BMO support diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

BMO supports diversity and inclusion through programs like returnships, parental leave, and hiring procedures aimed at enhancing the representation of women.

What does Catalyst do to promote women's leadership in business?

Catalyst is a global nonprofit focused on building workplaces that work for women, using research and tools to drive change and advance women into leadership roles.