BMO’s Mathew Mehrotra and Kristin Milchanowski recognized as Most Innovative People in Finance
Recognition, Technology & Innovation
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Mat Mehrotra, Group Head, Canadian Personal and Business Banking and Kristin Milchanowski, Chief AI and Quantum Officer have been named to American Banker’s Most Innovative People in Finance for 2026 for their leadership in driving innovation in financial services.
The annual list recognizes leaders across the financial services industry who are advancing innovation, transforming client experiences, and shaping the future of banking.
“BMO's culture of innovation drives a Digital-First, AI-powered future that’s helping our clients make real financial progress. This recognition highlights the impact our leaders make as we leverage technology and artificial intelligence to personalize client experiences, augment our teams and automate processes. Congratulations to Mat and Kristin!”
- Darryl White, CEO, BMO
For BMO, this award reflects strong momentum against key priorities, including advancing digital capabilities, scaling applied AI, and strengthening how the bank delivers for clients. Mat and Kristin’s leadership has been central to that work, bringing together strategy, execution and cross-team collaboration. The award also recognizes the contributions of teams across the bank who are advancing innovation every day through strong partnerships, new ideas – and a shared focus on helping clients make real financial progress.
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