ONCE TFS,
ALWAYS TFS
As the Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Wealth
Management at BMO, Vanessa Yeung helps lead
data strategy and innovation for the wealth business
in Canada's financial sector. Her path to executive
leadership came after 17 years as a corporate
lawyer—a reflection of her adaptability and
curiosity. Vanessa credits TFS with nurturing both
qualities, especially her ability to dig deep when
challenges arise and a love of big ideas. "Learning
at TFS expanded my mind beyond a linear way
of thinking," she says, "and engaged me to probe,
think more abstractly and revel in new ideas."
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Vanessa
is deeply engaged in community work. Prior and
current philanthropic projects include being on the
gala committees for the Pediatric Oncology Group
of Ontario, Boost for Kids and the Toronto Public
Library Foundation (TPLF). She currently serves on
the board of TPLF and contributes to Branksome
Hall's iCAST campaign as a member of its cabinet.
Vanessa's connection to TFS comes full circle
through her son, Matthew, who began at the school
in JK and graduated in 2025. By this fall, Matthew
will have begun his studies at Vanderblit University.
TFS alumni are leaving their
mark around the world—
pushing boundaries, challenging
the status quo and shaping the
future in imaginative ways.
From Paris to Vancouver to
Bay Street, we spotlight three
remarkable graduates whose
journeys reflect the values and
global outlook at the heart of a
TFS education.
By Siena Maxwell
Toronto
Canada
Vanessa Yeung '92
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