Alex LaPlante is currently the interim Head of Borealis AI, RBC's R&D lab for artificial intelligence, where she and her team build leading-edge AI solutions to complex, high-value business problems. Previously, Alex led Borealis' business development and product management teams, which saw her design the company's long-term product vision and build strategic partnerships with RBC stakeholders. Before joining Borealis, Alex held a number of leadership roles at the intersection of technology and finance. She holds a PhD in operations research from the University of Toronto.