Jason Cole

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About Jason Cole

Human Resources Executive with 15+ years of progressive leadership experience across Canada’s top financial institutions. I specialize in shaping enterprise culture, enabling performance, and driving transformation through innovation, data, and design. Currently serving as Vice President, Performance & Culture at Scotiabank, I lead enterprise-wide strategies that embed values, elevate leadership, and enhance workforce productivity. My work spans culture transformation, AI-enabled talent management and employee listening, and agile product delivery—building scalable solutions that create value. I’ve refreshed Scotiabank’s talent strategies across leadership, inclusion, performance, culture, and skills intelligence, and I contribute to various governance forums, including the Bank’s Innovation Council, to help shape the future of work across all business lines. Throughout my career at RBC, BMO, and Deloitte, I’ve led multi-million-dollar transformations, built high-performing teams, and delivered measurable impact across HR strategy, service delivery, and organizational effectiveness. Let’s connect if you’re passionate about building cultures that perform, transforming HR through innovation, or exploring AI’s transformative impact on work.