President and CEO Curtis Stange announces retirement from ATB Financial, leaving a legacy of record-breaking results and a strong foundation for the future

EDMONTON, AB, Oct. 1, 2025 /CNW/ - President and CEO Curtis Stange is retiring from ATB Financial after a 16-year career with the organization, including more than seven years at the helm. The company's Board of Directors is now conducting a robust and competitive search for a new President and CEO and has engaged Russell Reynolds Associates, a global leadership advisory and executive search firm, to lead this process.

"ATB Financial is in a strong position to bring in a new leader," said Joan Hertz, ATB Financial Board Chair. "Thanks to Curtis's leadership and vision, we have tremendous momentum as a company. Our Board's approach to continual succession planning and the gold standard we hold for Crown governance have us well-equipped to lead this selection process."

During Stange's time leading ATB Financial, the company has delivered several years of record-setting financial performance and built one of the strongest balance sheets amongst regional financial institutions in North America. The organization recently surpassed $100 billion in total assets and assets under management and completed several acquisitions to expand its expertise and the services available to clients.

"It has been my honour to lead ATB Financial and all of our incredible team members, and to get to work across the financial services industry for four decades," said Curtis Stange, President & CEO, ATB Financial. "Now is the right time for me personally and the right time for the company to bring in a new leader thanks to the strength of our senior leadership team, the strategic plan we have in place, and the commitment of our team members in helping our clients reach their financial goals."

Stange's commitment to being in business for the greater good, developing leaders, and building a culture that values and supports mental health have also led to significant achievements. These include the creation of the ATB Community Foundation, the launch of a one-of-a-kind leadership program that is accredited with the University of Alberta, and ATB Financial being recognized as a leading organization by Great Place To Work® Canada for the past 10 consecutive years.

"I want to thank Curtis for his unwavering dedication to delivering both outstanding financial results and to advancing a world class, purpose-driven culture at ATB Financial," said Hertz. "I look forward to seeing how he will continue making an impact for Alberta through his board and community work."

Stange will continue leading ATB Financial throughout the selection process and during the transition. Details on the timing of the transition will be shared once a successful candidate is selected, with the goal of announcing the new President and CEO in December.

About ATB Financial
Powering possibilities for our clients, communities, and beyond is what drives us at ATB Financial. As a leading Alberta-based financial institution with over $100 billion in total assets and assets under management, our success comes from more than 5,000 team members who deliver exceptional experiences to over 837,000 clients across our Personal and Business Banking, ATB Wealth Management, and ATB Capital Markets businesses. ATB Financial provides expert advice and services through our extensive branch network and agencies, our 24-hour Client Care Centre, four entrepreneur centers, and our digital banking options. ATB Financial is bronze certified as part of the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations commissioned by the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business.

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