Closing the Talent Gap in Payments: Saba Shariff to Speak at the 2025 Payments Canada SUMMIT

At this year’s Payments Canada SUMMIT, Saba Shariff, SVP and Chief Strategy, Product & Innovation Officer at Symcor, will join a standout panel to discuss one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: How can we recruit, retain and empower more women in payments?

With shifting talent expectations and persistent gaps in representation, the need for inclusive, purpose-driven leadership has never been greater.

Saba will be joined by Nicole Apata (Canadian Bankers Association), Marc Ang (Interac), and moderator Alyssa Notta (TD Securities), to explore critical trends reshaping the workplace such as role reversal in hiring, pay transparency, working for purpose, and culture-fit leadership.

“The next generation of leaders is looking for meaning, equity, and impact in their careers,” says Saba. “I’m excited to share what’s working—and where we still have work to do—when it comes to creating environments where women in payments can thrive.”

As inclusive leadership becomes a competitive advantage in fintech and payments sectors, this panel is a must for those looking to future-proof their teams - without completely overhauling their HR practices.

Event Details

Payments Canada SUMMIT
Panel: How to Recruit and Retain Women in Payments
Date: Tuesday, May 6
Time: 4:15–5:15 PM EDT
Location: Automotive Building (formerly Beanfield Centre)
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Don’t miss this candid conversation with the leaders shaping the future of work in Canadian payments.