Interviews

[INTERVIEW] CIBC – Dividend Credit Card Changes

Today we continue our interview series feature Andrew Wakefield, Director of Cash Back Cards at CIBC. He will be sharing with us the upcoming changes to its Dividend cards that come into effect on February 1, 2021. Thank you Andrew for your time in providing us with a preview of what’s to come, so that cardholders and future cardholders are more prepared! 

1) Please tell us about yourself and your role at CIBC?

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[INTERVIEW] Todd Gulbransen SVP of Client Services and Strategic Partnerships at AIR MILES

Today we feature Todd Gulbransen, newly appointment Air Miles SVP of Client Services and Strategic Partnerships. He is is sharing with us his personal story, reason for joining Air Miles and what to look forward to! Thank you for taking the time to spend!

Please tell us about yourself and your role at AIR MILES?

[INTERVIEW] Ampli’s Co-Founder

Today, we feature Darby Sieben, co-founder and head of Ampli. Use this promo Code for an additional $5 cash back bonus: AMPLI5 and please support Pointshogger using our referral link as well! Darby will share with us how Ampli works and answer some of the concerns that people have had with the App. Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. 

Q: Please tell us about yourself. Why did you create Ampli?

My name is Darby Sieben, co-founder and head of Ampli. In my role, I am responsible for the creation, launch and scaling of Ampli.

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[INTERVIEW] American Express Canada about Shop Small Campaign

We are back with our increasing popular interview series. Today we are interviewing Vanessa Crooker from American Express Canada who will share more thoughts with us about the new Shop Small campaign. Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions Vanessa, we appreciate your time! 

Q: Please tell us about yourself. What is your role with American Express Canada (AMEX)?

I’m Vanessa Crooker, the Vice President of Merchant Marketing at American Express Canada. In my role, I’m responsible for leading a team that focuses on engaging our network of Merchants.

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[INTERVIEW] Larry Tomei, HSBC Bank Canada

Today, we are interviewing Larry Tomei, an executive at HSBC Bank Canada. He will be giving us more insights on the inner workings on their bank and what to look forward to. You may have noticed that HSBC has greatly increased on our rankings over the years, which makes this interview even more exciting. Thank you Larry for taking the time to answer our questions!

Q1: Please tell us about yourself.

I am Larry Tomei Executive Vice President and Head of Wealth and Personal Banking at HSBC Bank Canada. I joined HSBC in October 2016 after many years at a Canadian bank.

[INTERVIEW] D’Arcy McDonald (Scotiabank SVP of Day to Day Banking)

Today we feature D’Arcy McDonald, a Senior Vice President at Scotiabank who will talk to us about the new Ultimate Package. More specifically, how we can earn more SCENE points and Scotia Rewards. Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions D’Arcy! 

Please tell us about yourself. What is your role with Scotiabank?

I’m D’Arcy McDonald, Senior Vice President of Day to Day Banking, Retail Investments and Advisory Deposits. I oversee products that our customers use day to day including chequing, savings, GICs and registered investment plans.