Peter Aceto is a Canadian business leader, entrepreneur, and best-selling author, best known as the former CEO ofTangerine Bank. During his tenure, he helped redefine digital banking in Canada by proving that a customer-first, values-driven approach could also deliver strong financial performance. Under his leadership, Tangerine became widelyrecognized for its culture, innovation, and trust.

Peter’s leadership philosophy centers on authenticity, empathy, and accountability. He believes great leaders create clarity of purpose, empower people to do their best work, and lead with humanity—especially during times of change. These ideas are at the heart of his writing and speaking, where hechallenges conventional thinking about power, performance, and what it truly means to lead.

Beyond business, Peter is deeply committed to giving back. He has been actively involved in charitable and community initiatives focused on mental health, education, and social impact, and he regularly supports organizations that help people reach their full potential. For Peter, leadership isn’t justabout results—it’s about leaving people and communities better than you found them.

To connect with and learn more about Peter and his work you can find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteraceto/