Avi Grewal (Toronto)

Experienced and multifaceted professional with 15+ years of diverse achievements in driving business growth for financial services leaders, including the Bank of Montreal and Royal Bank of Canada, and in supporting the business of arts in various roles. Known for launching successful marketing initiatives and fostering community engagement through arts and culture. Excels in building lasting relationships and establishing alliances across both private and public sectors. Holds an Executive MBA from Ivey Business School. An out-of-the-box thinker committed to productivity and exceptional results, with extensive expertise in business lending, financial services, and supporting small business owners.

Avi is a dynamic leader at the crossroads of business, arts, and film.  As a Media Banker at the Royal Bank of Canada, she manages a portfolio of commercial banking clients across TV, film, music, and sports, specializing in interim production financing for film and television projects. Her passion for arts and culture shines through her role as Director of Programming at the Canadian Multicultural Heritage Council, where she leads the programming at IFFSA Toronto, North America’s largest South Asian Film Festival.

Avi is a dynamic leader at the crossroads of business, arts, and film.  As a Media Banker at the Royal Bank of Canada, she manages a portfolio of commercial banking clients across TV, film, music, and sports, specializing in interim production financing for film and television projects. Her passion for arts and culture shines through her role as Director of Programming at the Canadian Multicultural Heritage Council, where she leads the programming at IFFSA Toronto, North America’s largest South Asian Film Festival.

Avi is also passionate about South Asian music, enjoys spending time in nature, and loves being with her 15-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son.