TD Bank Group announced executive appointments to further strengthen its leadership bench, enhance execution and elevate the client experience.
"TD is building a bank for the future, with top talent, and a sharp focus on disciplined execution and client experience leadership," said Raymond Chun, Group President and CEO. "I'm energized to work with these strong executives and leaders across the Bank to drive change, support clients and accelerate growth."
Taylan Turan will join TD on Sept. 29, 2025, as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Chun. In this new role, Turan will reduce complexity to speed-up execution, re-engineer key operations to enhance efficiency and establish the programs and strategies needed to elevate the client experience and accelerate growth.
Turan brings extensive leadership experience from HSBC, Barclays and Citigroup, where he managed businesses across the world. At HSBC, he served as Global CEO of Retail Banking and more recently spearheaded the global integration of International Wealth and Premier Banking. He will relocate to Toronto from London, U.K.
Paul Whitehead will be appointed Executive Vice President, Global Head of Client & Colleague Experience and Marketing, reporting to Turan, on Dec. 1, 2025. In this new role, Whitehead will position TD to be the undisputed leader in client experience, establishing Bank-wide programs and standards to drive experience, marketing and brand leadership.
A career TD-banker, Whitehead has led core businesses and large central functions over his 37 years at the Bank, most recently as EVP, Canadian Branch Banking. With a focus on clients and a deep understanding of the Bank, Whitehead is uniquely positioned to design and deliver the programs needed to support accelerated growth and best help our clients.
Christine (Chris) Morris, Senior Executive Vice President, Transformation, Enablement and Customer Experience, has informed TD of her decision to retire at the end of the year. Over the coming weeks, she will transition her responsibilities to Turan and Whitehead.
Morris has played a central role in TD's success for 36 years. She has worked across the Bank, successfully leading some of TD's biggest businesses and most critical functions, building trust with clients and elevating business performance. She has also been a longstanding champion of talent, including her leadership of Women at TD. In her most recent role, she helped the Bank harness AI, improve delivery and enhance its brand.
Jane Langford, Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel has informed the Bank that she will seek her next professional challenge beyond TD. She will remain with TD until the end of the year as a Special Advisor and will support the smooth transition of key files. Over her 13 years at TD, and three as General Counsel, Langford advised the CEO, Board and leaders across the Bank, managed complex legal files and strengthened TD's Legal department. Her contributions go beyond her leadership of the Legal team; she has championed culture throughout her time at TD and led our Inclusion and Diversity Council.
"I want to congratulate Chris on a storied TD career and Jane for her significant contributions to our Bank. I wish them both the very best for the future," said Chun.
Simon Fish will join TD on Sept. 15, 2025, as Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel, TD Bank Group, reporting to Chun.
Fish is one of Canada's most respected corporate lawyers, known for his extensive global experience and deep understanding of capital markets, banking and financial regulation and enforcement.
Fish's career spans various sectors, including mining, energy and financial services, with work across regions from Africa to Europe, and for the past two decades, in Canada and the United States. He most recently served as General Counsel at another leading Canadian bank for 13 years. He holds degrees from the University of Cape Town, the American University in Washington, D.C., and Harvard Business School. In recognition of his accomplishments, he was named Canada's General Counsel of the Year, one of Canada's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers and a Catalyst Canada Honours Champion.