Barb Foster
About Barb Foster
Barb Foster serves as the Lead of Communications at MD Financial Management in Ottawa, Ontario, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in marketing and communications across various financial institutions, she has previously worked in roles such as Communications Manager and Group Marketing Manager.
Current Role at MD Financial Management
Barb Foster currently serves as the Lead, Communications at MD Financial Management | Gestion financière MD. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's communication strategies in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In her role, she focuses on enhancing internal and external communications to support the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at MD Financial Management
Prior to her current role, Barb Foster worked at MD Financial Management | Gestion financière MD as Communications Manager from 2015 to 2021. She also served as Marketing Manager for Leads Generation & Zone Marketing from 2012 to 2014. Her tenure at MD Financial Management spans several years, allowing her to develop a deep understanding of the organization and its communication needs.
Experience in Financial Services Marketing
Barb Foster has extensive experience in financial services marketing. She worked at CIBC Wealth Management as Senior Product Manager from 1997 to 1999 and later at CIBC Asset Management as Group Marketing Manager from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Marketing Manager at BMO Financial Group from 2005 to 2010, accumulating significant expertise in the sector.
Educational Background
Barb Foster studied Sociology at McMaster University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1986 to 1990. She also pursued further education in Criminology, obtaining a Certificate from the University of Toronto. Additionally, she has completed studies at the Investment Funds Institute of Canada and BMO Financial Group, enhancing her knowledge in finance and investment.