Thomson will assume leadership of a team of 35 professionals who serve customers through BMOs Private Banking Offices in Halifax, Moncton and St Johns.
Thomson has over 30 years experience with BMO, and was most recently vice-president and regional director of banking for the Greater Toronto Division of BMO Harris Private Banking.
BMO Harris Private Banking head Andrew Auerbach said, Ricks extensive knowledge of the company’s business and previous work experience throughout the region make him the ideal individual to lead the firm’s growing private banking operations in Atlantic Canada.