Claire Johnson

Claire Johnson is President and CEO, TSX Trust, TMX Group’s transfer agency and corporate trust services provider. Claire is an accomplished executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience in securities custody and corporate trust services. She is responsible for developing and executing TSX Trust’s growth strategy, leading an effective, ongoing stakeholder engagement effort, and building a strong employee culture. Claire and her team work closely with the broader Capital Formation team to deliver a world-leading client experience across the spectrum of TMX’s issuer-focused products and services. Claire also spearheaded TMX’s 2021 acquisition of AST Canada, and the subsequent integration. Prior to joining TSX Trust in 2018, Claire served as Senior Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development at CIBC Mellon. During her career at CIBC Mellon, she held a number of executive positions, including Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Relationship Management and Vice President of Product Management. Claire is a graduate of Queen’s University and she holds a CPA, CA designation.