Bank of Nova Scotia Executive Vice President of Wealth Management Barb Mason today announced two additional senior appointments to enhance the bank’s wealth management division and accelerate growth in its asset management business.

Glen Gowland has assumed the role of managing director and head, Scotia Mutual Funds, and president and CEO, Scotia Securities. Gowland started his career at Scotiabank seven years ago as vp of sales and marketing for Scotia Securities, moving on to district vp for Toronto Centre, and most recently was managing director of business development, wealth management. Prior to joining Scotiabank, Gowland was head of national sales and marketing for a Canadian mutual fund company.

“Glen brings tremendous skill and expertise with him in his new role at Scotia Securities,” said Mason, in a news release. “He has an important role to play in continuing to build on the success that our mutual fund team has already achieved through very close work with the Domestic Branch network, Scotia Cassels Investment Counsel, Scotia Private Client Group and ScotiaMcLeod.”

Neil MacDonald has joined Gowland’s team in the role of managing director, mutual fund products. MacDonald brings with him over 10 years of asset management experience as a provider of investment management advice and financial solutions.

“We are pleased to welcome Neil to Scotiabank,” added Mason. “Neil has extensive knowledge of investment management strategies and mutual fund products and he is a great addition to Scotiabank’s wealth management team.