RBC Dexia Investor Services Friday announced the appointment of John Lockbaum as managing director of its Canadian operations.

With his appointment, Lockbaum assumes responsibility for the continued growth and leadership of the global custody firm in Canada.

“John Lockbaum brings to his new role a wealth of knowledge and expertise, as well as a deep understanding of our business and the nuances of the Canadian marketplace,” said José Placido, CEO, in a release.

Lockbaum brings to his role more than 25 years of senior experience in the Canadian financial services industry. Most recently, he served as head of fund services for RBC Dexia, a role he assumed in July 2005.

Prior to joining RBC Dexia, Lockbaum was senior vice president and managing director at ING Wealth Management in Toronto. He also spent over a decade in progressively senior positions with TD Canada Trust.

RBC Dexia also announced two other appointments.

Scott MacDonald has been appointed head, pensions, financial institutions, and client service, North America. MacDonald will provide strategic direction for the company’s pensions, insurance and foreign financial institutions segments. In his new role, MacDonald becomes one of the newest members of RBC Dexia’s management committee.

Prior to this appointment, MacDonald (who has been with RBC Dexia since 2001), served as managing director of the company’s Australian operations. He brings more than 20 years of top-level financial industry experience to his new role.

Also, Daryl Kletke has been appointed head, funds Canada. Kletke is responsible for the operations function of RBC Dexia’s funds segment in the Canadian market. Kletke also becomes one of the newest members of RBC Dexia’s management committee.

Prior to joining RBC Dexia, Kletke spent seven years with Fidelity Investments in a series of progressively challenging roles, culminating with his role as vice president, client service, where he was responsible for the company’s Canadian operations.

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