James Spearing, originally from Bermuda, built his career internationally after earning a BA in Economics from McGill University and a Masters in Management & Professional Accounting from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. A CPA, CA, James began as an Auditor specializing in the Entertainment and Media industry before transitioning into Human Capital, Marketing, and Sales roles at PwC Canada and Australia. At Scotiabank, he has held global leadership positions heading up Talent Acquisition and as the HR Business Partner for Corporate Functions, and in March 2025, he became Chief Learning Officer. Passionate about mentorship, diversity, and employee engagement, James is also the executive sponsor of the Family Employee Resource Group. Beyond his career, he is a devoted father of nine-year-old twins and actively supports education and the arts, serving on his children’s school council and the board of Canadian Stage, a leading non-profit contemporary theatre company.