TORONTO – February 12, 2026: Peoples Group is pleased to welcome Jason Young as its new Chief Legal Officer. A key member of the executive leadership team, Jason will strengthen governance, enhance risk frameworks, and support Peoples Group’s growth in a dynamic regulatory environment.
“I am excited to join Peoples Group and support its focus on strong governance and innovative, client-focused solutions,” said Jason Young, Chief Legal Officer, Peoples Group. “Peoples Group plays an important role in enabling how Canadians access and use financial services, and I’m looking forward to contributing to that work.”
Jason brings deep experience in financial services. He joins Peoples Group from PayPal, where he oversaw legal and regulatory matters across the Americas and contributed to global initiatives in markets including Singapore, Israel, Malaysia and Japan. Before that, he led legal support for TD’s payments and merchant acquiring business across North America.
“Jason’s regulatory insight and practical experience across both traditional banking and modern payment platforms will be a strong asset to Peoples Group,” said David Raju, Interim President and CEO, Peoples Group. “We are pleased to welcome him as we continue to strengthen how we serve our clients and evolve with the industry.”
ABOUT PEOPLES GROUP
Peoples Group is a trusted financial services company for the innovators at the forefront of Canada’s economic future. We are the force making change happen, proudly working alongside challenger banks, fintechs, brokers and merchants while fostering a more dynamic and competitive financial ecosystem. We are a made-in-Canada financial institution – under the Peoples Group banner, Peoples Bank of Canada and Peoples Trust Company operate as separate, regulated entities – with a collective commitment to innovation. Our exceptional service across Deposits, Lending and Payments empowers our clients to bring unique visions to life that benefit more Canadians.
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