Michele Poole
About Michele Poole
Michele Poole serves as the RTR Business Leader at Interac Corp. in Toronto, Ontario, and holds an advisory role on the International Payments Knowledge Standards Advisory Council, contributing to discussions among members from several countries.
Work at Interac
Michele Poole serves as the RTR Business Leader at Interac Corp., a position she has held since 2021. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she has contributed to the company's initiatives in real-time payments and financial technology. Her role involves overseeing various aspects of the business, focusing on enhancing payment solutions and customer experiences.
Advisory Role in International Payments
Michele Poole holds an advisory position on the International Payments Knowledge Standards Advisory Council. This council comprises members from several countries, including Canada, the USA, the Netherlands, South Africa, and Australia. Her involvement reflects her commitment to advancing international payment standards and practices.
Speaking Engagements and Industry Involvement
Michele Poole has participated in numerous speaking engagements at prominent industry events. She has spoken at the Payments Canada Summit, Capco's FinTech Panel, Women in Finance & Technology, FinTech TO, Women in Payments Summit, ACT Canada, and Women in Finance. These engagements highlight her active role in discussions surrounding finance and technology.
Recognition in FinTech
In 2019, Michele Poole was shortlisted for the FinTech Project of the Year (Led by a woman) at the Women in Finance Awards. This recognition underscores her contributions to the fintech sector and her influence as a leader in the industry.