Drew Westervelt

Global Banking and Markets Communications at Scotiabank

New York, New York, United States

About

Communications and public affairs professional with more than 15 years of international experience spanning the private and non-profit sectors. Expertise in financial communications, public policy analysis, government relations, advocacy, coalition building, reputation and issues management. Proven ability navigating complex regulatory and geopolitical environments, engaging global stakeholders and driving strategic initiatives that enhance organizational influence and impact.

Experience

  • Senior Manager, U.S. Communications, Global Banking and Markets at Scotiabank
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Vice President, Executive Communications, Global Banking at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
    May 2023 - Apr 2025 · 2 yrs

    At JPMorganChase I served as a communications advisor to the co-heads of Global Banking, including a member of the firm’s Operating Committee, responsible for executive communications across a 65,000+ client, 46-country business. I supported the reorganization of Commercial, Corporate and Investment Banking into a single integrated franchise, shaping messaging during a major enterprise transformation and overseeing high-visibility executive content such as quarterly earnings messages, annual shareholder letters and Investor Day materials. I also developed communications for the CEO of Commercial Banking during a major acquisition, enabling the successful integration of clients and employees.

  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce ()
    • Senior Director, International Affairs Division
      2022 - 2023 · 1 yr

      While at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, I devised public policy, advocacy and outreach strategies and represented Fortune 100 multinational corporations before the U.S. Government, U.S. Congress, the Government of Brazil, other foreign governments and multilateral institutions to advance the interests of the U.S. private sector in international markets. Regional expertise: Brazil and Latin America

    • Director, International Affairs Division
      2018 - 2022 · 4 yrs

  • Director at Americas Society/Council of the Americas
    Jun 2017 - Jul 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos

    At the Council of the Americas I successfully advanced public policy priorities with governments in the Western Hemisphere, and led communications for the organization’s Miami office. I also established and managed strategic partnerships and alliances with multilateral institutions, including the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development and the Inter-American Development Bank.

  • Senior Manager, Public Policy Programs at Americas Society/Council of the Americas
    2016 - 2017 · 1 yr