TORONTO, July 4 /CNW/ - Scotiabank today announced that Robin Hibberd has
been appointed Executive Vice-President, Domestic Personal Lending &
Insurance, and President and CEO, Scotia Mortgage Corporation. Mr. Hibberd is
responsible for the Domestic business units that comprise consumer lending,
including mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and insurance, as well as
credit risk management and integrated business solutions. He begins his new
position on July 4, 2007, reporting to Chris Hodgson, Executive Vice-President
and Head of Domestic Personal Banking.
    A 20-year Scotiabank veteran, Mr. Hibberd is currently serving as Senior
Vice-President, Corporate Development. Prior to that, he was Senior
Vice-President, Asia Pacific, based in Hong Kong. Mr. Hibberd's overseas
service built upon six years experience in positions of increasing
responsibility in Domestic Personal Banking. He replaces Jane Rowe, who is
taking a one-year leave of absence and it is anticipated that she will return
to a new role next year.
    "Robin has demonstrated tremendous leadership qualities during his career
at Scotiabank - both overseas and with the Domestic Bank," Mr. Hodgson said.
"I also want to wish Jane well during her leave of absence and thank her for
her contribution to the Domestic Personal Banking team."
    Mr. Hibberd is a Chartered Accountant and has a Masters in Business
Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western
Ontario.

    Scotiabank is one of North America's premier financial institutions and
Canada's most international bank. With more than 58,000 employees, Scotiabank
Group and its affiliates serve approximately 12 million customers in some 50
countries around the world. Scotiabank offers a diverse range of products and
services including personal, commercial, corporate and investment banking.
With $412 billion in assets (as at April 30, 2007), Scotiabank trades on the
Toronto (BNS) and New York Exchanges (BNS). For more information please visit
www.scotiabank.com.