Bank of Montreal has appointed Lynda Taylor as vp for the Edmonton District, the first woman to hold this executive position in the city for BMO.

Taylor will be responsible for the performance of 500 professionals who serve customers through BMO’s network of 29 branches in the Edmonton area including seven in-store branches in Safeway locations.

Taylor holds an MBA from Boston University and has 17 years experience with BMO. She began her career as a small business account manager trainee in Toronto in 1990 and prior to her recent executive appointment; she was personal banking area manager for downtown Calgary, a leadership role in retail banking where she was responsible for 85 employees in seven branches. She has extensive banking experience in commercial banking, having worked as a mid-market senior account manager and a commercial banking area manager.

“Throughout her career with BMO, Lynda has demonstrated a commitment to customer service and sales while leading her teams to superior performance,” says Ted McCarron, senior vp, Prairies division, BMO Bank of Montreal.

Taylor most recently represented the bank at the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton where BMO was title sponsor of Family Day on November 10. Her community involvement has included board positions with the Making Changes Employment Association of Alberta and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.