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Ross Deebank

Energizer · DISC type I
Director, Global Procurement Services at Scotiabank
📍 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ross is a strategy and transformation executive specializing in leading large-scale procurement and supply chain initiatives for major corporations like Scotiabank and TELUS. He has a strong track record of building high-performing teams and negotiating complex, high-value contracts. Ross holds a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and is a member of the Ontario Bar.

Colleagues and direct reports describe him as a highly respected, visionary, collaborative, and passionate leader who excels at driving transformational change and building strong relationships.

Unique Fact: He is a trained lawyer, bringing a unique legal and risk management perspective to his executive roles in procurement and global sourcing.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
Director, Global Procurement Services
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Personality Overview

How Ross shows up

Big Picture Person
Believer
Relationship Oriented

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Priorities

Topics Ross cares about

Procurement Transformation
Has repeatedly led initiatives to transform tactical procurement teams into strategic contributors at companies like TELUS and Sears Canada.
Large-Scale Negotiation
Experienced in negotiating supply and services agreements valued between $200 million and $300 million, leveraging consolidated global purchasing power.
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Career

Work history

6-2017
Director, Global Procurement Services
Scotiabank
10-2014
Executive Consultant
Deebank Global Services Inc.
3-2011 - 8-2013
Vice President, Procurement
TELUS
3-2010 - 2-2011
Director, Third Party Technology Suppliers (Product Development)
OpenText
2009 - 2010
AVP (Contracts & IT Procurement)
Sears Canada
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Education
1998 - 1998
MBA Courses (5)
Clarkson University
1985 - 1988
LL.B.
York University - Osgoode Hall Law School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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