Dave McKay

Dave McKay

executive Canada

Dave McKay is the President and CEO of the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), a position he has held since 2014. Under his leadership, RBC has focused on enhancing client services, investing in technology, and expanding its market presence, notably through the acquisition of HSBC Bank Canada. McKay has been instrumental in driving the bank's profitability and strategic growth, overseeing significant financial milestones such as RBC's recent 43% profit increase in the first quarter of 2023, attributed in part to the HSBC takeover and capital markets performance.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
33,323
Power
1,491$
Sentiment
7.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 2 7.50 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 33,323 $1,700,000 1,491$
Totals 2 38,005,238 33,323 $1,700,000 1,491$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: RBC's CEO Dave McKay said the U.S. decision to pause some global tariffs is 'welcome,' but warned Canada needs to seize an opportunity to boost the country’s economic prosperity. 7

The Globe and Mail: RBC CEO says Canada must seize opportunity from tariff threat to reshape its economy

Canada Canada: Chief executive officer Dave McKay was awarded $26-million last year, a 60-per-cent raise from his prior-year compensation. 8

The Globe and Mail: RBC lays off some employees as it reorganizes its businesses

Canada Canada: Mr. McKay, CEO of Canada’s largest lender, RBC, was paid $25.97-million last year, a 60-per-cent raise from his prior-year compensation. 9

The Globe and Mail: Total pay for Big Six bank CEOs rose last year, even with declines at TD and BMO

Canada Canada: Royal Bank of Canada paid chief executive officer Dave McKay nearly $26-million last year, a 60 percent raise from his prior-year compensation. 9

The Globe and Mail: RBC paid CEO $26-million last year, including an award for HSBC Canada acquisition

Canada Canada: Dave McKay is the CEO of RBC who emphasized the importance of building an inclusive workplace in a memo to employees. 7

The Globe and Mail: How RBC is navigating Trump’s anti-DEI crusade: Committing to inclusion, but less mention of diversity