Chris Turchansky became ATB Financial’s President and CEO on January 1, 2026. He knows the important role ATB plays in supporting its clients by fostering a culture of client obsession. He also sees ATB’s more than 5,000 team members as its greatest strength and is committed to creating an environment where they can thrive and make an impact through the deep expertise and exceptional experiences they provide.
Prior to becoming President and CEO, Chris oversaw the organization's largest revenue-generating lines of business, including capital markets, commercial banking, and wealth management. Under his leadership, these areas achieved record growth and record-high assets under administration. He has also held several other senior leadership roles at ATB, including Chief Experience Officer and President of ATB Wealth.
Growing up in rural Alberta, and spending all of his nearly 30 year financial services career working across the province, Chris holds a strong connection and appreciation for the people and key sectors that drive Alberta’s economy forward. More recently, Chris discovered his own Métis heritage and along with continued learning he is working to find ways to promote and support public and private sector partnerships that will improve the economic circumstances and quality of life for all Indigenous people.
Chris holds a Commerce degree from the University of Alberta, an MBA from Athabasca University, and carries the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). He also serves on the board of the Hockey Alberta Foundation.