Conexus announces new CEO

To our Conexus members,

Over the last several months, our Board of Directors has been working through a diligent search process for our credit union’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). I’m excited to share with our membership that we have completed this process and would like to welcome Celina Philpot as Conexus Credit Union’s newest and first female CEO. Philpot will begin September 26, 2022.

Philpot brings over 25 years of experience in the credit union system, with her most recent role as the former Chief Retail and Brand Officer at SCU (Steinbach Credit Union) in Manitoba, where she was responsible for delivering business results and managing organizational risk through the development of strategies for retail sales, wealth management, member services, marketing, and corporate programs. Her other previous roles at SCU included Vice President, Corporate Development; Executive Vice President, Operations; and Executive Vice President, Member Engagement and Brand. She holds a Master of Business Administration (Royal Roads University), a Master of Project Management (University of Winnipeg) and is a certified Project Management Professional (Project Management International).  

“On behalf of the Conexus Board of Directors, I’m excited to welcome Celina Philpot to the Conexus family and to Saskatchewan,” said Mark Borgares, Conexus Credit Union Board Chair. “Celina’s extensive experience in the credit union system, vision for success, community focus, action orientation, commitment to credit union values, and her passion for leadership and innovation align with Conexus' priorities and strategy and will be key to leading Conexus into the future and helping us improve the financial well-being of our members and community. Hopefully, with time, we will be able to convert her into a Saskatchewan Roughriders fan.”

“As a first-generation Canadian, I understand the importance of commitment, hard work, drive, and community. I integrate these qualities into my work and leadership style by challenging and empowering leaders at all levels to think differently, approach challenges creatively, and inspire collective action that achieves positive results for members, the organization, and the community at large”, said Celina Philpot, Conexus’ new CEO. “I am so grateful and humbled by the opportunity to work with Conexus Credit Union which has a solid reputation throughout Canada for being progressive, innovative and member-centric. Conexus has demonstrated its ability to create value and improve the financial well-being of its members and community and I look forward to working with the Board of Directors, Executive Management Team and employees to serve our members and live out our purpose.”

As we embark on this new leadership journey, our members can have confidence that Conexus Credit Union is in a strong position to continue delivering its purpose of improving the financial well-being of its members and communities. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Celina as she joins Team Conexus and we introduce the first female CEO in Conexus’ history.

On behalf of the Conexus Board of Directors,
Mark Borgares
Board Chair