TORONTO, July 8, 2026 – Royal Bank of Canada (TSX: RY) (NYSE: RY) announced today that Tarek A. Robbiati will join its Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2026. The appointment adds a seasoned executive with extensive international leadership experience across technology, media, telecommunications, and financial services in the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Executive Background
Robbiati currently serves as chief financial officer of Everpure, a high-growth global technology company specializing in integrated data infrastructure and data-intelligent solutions. His previous executive roles include chief executive officer at RingCentral and chief financial officer at both Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Sprint Corporation.
“We are pleased to welcome Tarek to RBC’s Board of Directors. As a highly respected and globally-minded leader with a compelling blend of financial stewardship, technical expertise, and U.S. and international management experience, Tarek will complement our board’s bench strength,” said Jacynthe Côté, Chair of the Board, RBC. “We look forward to working with him as we continue to guide RBC in achieving its bold ambitions and delivering on its vision of being among the world’s most trusted and successful financial institutions.”
Board Service and Education
Robbiati has also served as a board member for various companies. He holds a Master of Business Administration from London Business School, a Master of Science in Business Administration from IAE Caen, and a Master of Science in Nuclear Physics and Electronics from ENSI Caen.
About Royal Bank of Canada
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. The bank’s success comes from more than 101,000 employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring its vision, values, and strategy to life, helping clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank and one of the largest in the world by market capitalization, RBC has a diversified business model focused on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to over 19 million clients in Canada, the U.S., and 27 other countries.
