About Sherry

Bank of Montreal chief economist Sherry Cooper is retiring after a 30-year career at BMO Financial Group. Cooper, an executive vice-president, plans to step down effective Jan. 30, the bank announced Monday. “Sherry has built a reputation throughout North America for her straightforward, engaging style,” president and CEO Bill Downe said. “She brings clarity to…

TORONTO, ON, December 10, 2012 – After a distinguished 30-year career at BMO Financial Group, Dr. Sherry Cooper, Executive Vice-President and Chief Economist, has decided to retire from the Bank, effective January 30, 2013. An award-winning economist and best-selling author, Dr. Cooper has led BMO’s respected team of economists since 2006. “Sherry has built a…

The first thing Sherry Cooper plans to do after she leaves her job is take a month off “and get my head around not having to come to First Canadian Place every day and then, you know, I’ll be open to different things, different opportunities.” After 30 years at Bank of Montreal, Ms. Cooper, 62,…