Appointment of David Bruyea as Financial Crimes Group Head at Interac
Interac Corp, a leading Canadian financial institution, has announced the appointment of David Bruyea as Group Head, Financial Crimes. This new executive role reflects Interac's dedication to protecting Canadians from fraud and enabling a more accessible and secure digital economy.
With over 25 years of experience in Canada's financial services sector, Bruyea brings a wealth of knowledge to his new position. He is renowned for catalysing integrated approaches to cybersecurity and fraud management, having created Canada's first integrated Cyber, Fraud, and Corporate Security group in his previous roles.
In his new role, Bruyea will oversee the development and delivery of fraud prevention and detection services. His leadership is crucial in strengthening Interac's core fraud capabilities and enhancing collaboration with ecosystem partners to protect Canadians from scams and fraud.
Jeremy Wilmot, President & CEO of Interac Corp, expressed his excitement about Bruyea's appointment, stating, "Protecting Canadians from scams and fraud is foundational to Interac's operations." Wilmot believes that Bruyea's leadership will ensure that Canadians continue to rely on Interac for secure, reliable payment and verification solutions.
Bruyea's extensive background includes holding senior roles such as Chief Information Security Officer at CIBC and Moneris, and Executive Advisor at Deloitte. His experience includes leading complex payment modernization programs focused on resilience and trust.
Interac, with its proud legacy of building national infrastructure 'by Canada, for Canada,' has partnered with Accept/Pay Global to deliver real-time payments. The company remains committed to driving innovation and collaboration to ensure Canadians can continue to transact with confidence in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
As digital transactions grow, so do the challenges of protecting Canadians from increasingly sophisticated fraud threats. Bruyea acknowledges this, stating, "As digital transactions grow, so do the challenges of protecting Canadians from increasingly sophisticated fraud threats." His leadership will be instrumental in further strengthening Interac's core fraud capabilities.
David Bruyea's appointment as Group Head, Financial Crimes at Interac Corp is effective immediately. His leadership is expected to deepen collaboration with Interac's ecosystem partners, reinforcing trust in the digital economy and ensuring that Canadians continue to rely on Interac for secure payment and verification solutions.
- Bruyea's extensive background in Canada's financial services sector, including roles as Chief Information Security Officer at CIBC and Moneris, will be instrumental in driving innovation and collaboration at Interac Corp.
- Interac, in partnership with Accept/Pay Global, is committed to delivering real-time payments and ensuring Canadians can continue to transact with confidence in a digital landscape that is continually evolving.
- With his expertise in catalysing integrated approaches to cybersecurity and fraud management, Bruyea's leadership is crucial in enhancing collaboration with ecosystem partners to protect Canadians from scams and fraud.
- As digital transactions grow and become more prevalent, the challenges of protecting Canadians from increasingly sophisticated fraud threats also increase. Bruyea acknowledges this, stating that his leadership will be instrumental in further strengthening Interac's core fraud capabilities.
- David Bruyea's appointment as Group Head, Financial Crimes at Interac Corp signifies a global commitment to open banking and finance, prioritizing security, collaboration, and technology to enable a more accessible and secure digital economy.
