Open Banking Influencers from Canada Highlighted on Powerlist 2025 by OBExpo
The Open Banking Expo Powerlist 2025 has been unveiled, showcasing 42 influential leaders who are driving change and innovation in Open Banking and Open Finance across Canada. The annual event, taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on June 17, is the only event in Canada dedicated exclusively to this rapidly evolving field.
Kelly Stanley, co-founder and chief operating officer of Open Banking Expo, is celebrating the achievements of these Powerlist individuals and invites the industry to vote for the Standout Five - the five individuals who inspire them most. The full Powerlist, including voting details, can be viewed on the Open Banking Expo Canada website.
The Powerlist recognises a diverse mix of leaders and rising stars from across the ecosystem, including banks, fintechs, policy-makers, and technology providers. Among the Standout Five specifically mentioned is Eyal Sivan, General Manager, North America at Ozone API, recognised for his contribution to shaping API standards and promoting a unified financial ecosystem in Canada.
Michelle Beyo, Founder (details on role or organisation not fully given but involved in mentorship and momentum in Open Banking), is also featured in an interview related to the Powerlist. Other influential figures on this year's Powerlist include Abraham Tachjian (PwC Canada), Michelle Beyo (Finavator), Eyal Sivan (Ozone API), Andrew Moor (EQ Bank) and Saba Shariff (Symcor).
The final Standout Five will be revealed live on stage at Open Banking Expo Canada at 17:30 the same day. Trophies will be presented to each winner, and a drinks reception will follow the announcement. Shereen Benzvy Miller, Commissioner at the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, is the keynote speaker at the event.
To vote for the Standout Five, industry professionals are invited to visit the Open Banking Expo Canada website before 14:00 EST on June 17. The full Powerlist, including all 42 key figures, can be found on the official Open Banking Expo Canada release or their dedicated Powerlist 2025 page.
- Kelly Stanley, the co-founder and chief operating officer of Open Banking Expo, is encouraging industry professionals to vote for the Standout Five individuals who they find most inspiring from the Powerlist 2025 that has been unveiled.
- The Standout Five, a group of individuals recognized for their contributions to Open Banking and Open Finance in Canada, includes Eyal Sivan, General Manager, North America at Ozone API, who is commended for his work in shaping API standards and promoting a unified financial ecosystem.
- Other influential figures on this year's Powerlist are Michelle Beyo, founder of Finavator, Abraham Tachjian from PwC Canada, Andrew Moor from EQ Bank, and Saba Shariff from Symcor, among others.
- The final Standout Five will be revealed live on stage at Open Banking Expo Canada at 17:30 on June 17, with trophies presented to each winner and a drinks reception following the announcement.
- To cast a vote for the Standout Five, industry professionals can visit the Open Banking Expo Canada website before 14:00 EST on June 17, or view the full Powerlist on the official Open Banking Expo Canada release or their dedicated Powerlist 2025 page.
