Stephanie Petsis
President, HCBT
Professional Background
Stephanie Petsis is an investment industry professional and community leader with a strong commitment to leadership, mentorship, and advancing Hellenic heritage.
She currently serves as a Senior Business Development Manager at Vanguard Investments Canada in Toronto, where she works closely with financial advisors and industry professionals to build strategic relationships and support investment solutions. With over a decade of experience across asset management, wealth management, and banking, Stephanie has developed expertise in business development, relationship management, and strategic partnerships. Previously, she held positions at First Trust Portfolios Canada, Raymond James, and Royal Bank of Canada.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, Stephanie is actively involved in leadership development and mentorship initiatives, championing opportunities for women and emerging leaders within the financial services industry. In 2026, she was recognized as a recipient of the Greek America Foundation’s Forty Under 40 Award, celebrating her professional accomplishments, leadership, and contributions to the Hellenic community.
She currently serves as a Senior Business Development Manager at Vanguard Investments Canada in Toronto, where she works closely with financial advisors and industry professionals to build strategic relationships and support investment solutions. With over a decade of experience across asset management, wealth management, and banking, Stephanie has developed expertise in business development, relationship management, and strategic partnerships. Previously, she held positions at First Trust Portfolios Canada, Raymond James, and Royal Bank of Canada.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, Stephanie is actively involved in leadership development and mentorship initiatives, championing opportunities for women and emerging leaders within the financial services industry. In 2026, she was recognized as a recipient of the Greek America Foundation’s Forty Under 40 Award, celebrating her professional accomplishments, leadership, and contributions to the Hellenic community.
Role with the HCBT
As President of the Hellenic Canadian Board of Trade, Stephanie made history as the first woman to lead the organization in its nearly 30-year history.
Under her leadership, the HCBT has expanded its reach, strengthened strategic partnerships, and placed a renewed emphasis on mentorship, community engagement, and connecting the next generation of Hellenic Canadian leaders.
Her commitment to community service extends well beyond the HCBT. Since its inception, Stephanie has served as an executive committee member of the Greek-Canadian Games, helping grow an initiative that brings together hundreds of young athletes through sport, culture, and Hellenic pride.
For over a decade, she has also served as a Sunday School teacher and youth mentor at St. Irene Chrisovalantou Greek Orthodox Church in Toronto’s Greektown on the Danforth. Additionally, she has supported the Hellenic Hope Centre, an organization dedicated to serving individuals with special needs and their families.
Under her leadership, the HCBT has expanded its reach, strengthened strategic partnerships, and placed a renewed emphasis on mentorship, community engagement, and connecting the next generation of Hellenic Canadian leaders.
Her commitment to community service extends well beyond the HCBT. Since its inception, Stephanie has served as an executive committee member of the Greek-Canadian Games, helping grow an initiative that brings together hundreds of young athletes through sport, culture, and Hellenic pride.
For over a decade, she has also served as a Sunday School teacher and youth mentor at St. Irene Chrisovalantou Greek Orthodox Church in Toronto’s Greektown on the Danforth. Additionally, she has supported the Hellenic Hope Centre, an organization dedicated to serving individuals with special needs and their families.
Fun Fact / Personal Note
A lifelong competitive athlete, Stephanie represented Team Ontario in tennis before earning a full NCAA Division I athletic scholarship to the University of North Dakota, where she studied Business Economics and served as captain of the women’s tennis team. She was also honoured with the AHEPA Zoe Cavalaris Outstanding Female Athlete Award.