New leadership announced for Toronto-Dominion Bank

  • Alan MacGibbon named as new chairman of Toronto-Dominion Bank
  • Brian Levitt to retire as chairman after annual shareholder meeting in April
  • MacGibbon has been an independent board member since 2014

Toronto-Dominion Bank has announced that Alan MacGibbon will succeed Brian Levitt as chairman, effective Feb. 1. Levitt, who has been chairman since 2011, will retire from the board after the annual shareholder meeting in April. MacGibbon, a former managing partner and CEO of Deloitte LLP (Canada), has been an independent board member since 2014 and chairman of the audit committee since 2016.

Public Companies: Toronto-Dominion Bank (N/A)
Private Companies: undefined
Key People: Alan MacGibbon (Chairman (designate)), Brian Levitt (Retiring Chairman)

Factuality Level: 8
Justification: The article provides factual information about the appointment of Alan MacGibbon as the new chairman of Toronto-Dominion Bank, effective Feb. 1. It also mentions the retirement of Brian Levitt from the board after the annual shareholder meeting in April. The information provided is specific and does not contain any irrelevant or misleading details. However, the article lacks additional context or background information about the individuals involved.

Noise Level: 8
Justification: The article provides basic information about the appointment of Alan MacGibbon as the new chairman of Toronto-Dominion Bank and the retirement of Brian Levitt. However, it lacks any analysis, insights, or evidence to support its claims. It is a straightforward announcement without any additional context or implications.

Financial Relevance: Yes
Financial Markets Impacted: Toronto-Dominion Bank

Presence of Extreme Event: No
Nature of Extreme Event: No
Impact Rating of the Extreme Event: No
Justification: This news article pertains to a financial company, Toronto-Dominion Bank, and the appointment of a new chairman. There is no mention of any extreme event or its impact.

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