The incoming executive will take over as BMO Financial Group’s US country head, while current US chief executive Darrel Hackett moves to an advisory role ahead of his retirement from the position.

BMO Financial Group has appointed Tim Cox as US country head and chief executive of its US subsidiaries, BMO Financial Corp. and BMO Bank N.A. The appointment takes effect on 1 November 2026. Cox joined BMO in 2010 and has held several senior legal and regulatory compliance roles Cox will report to BMO chief executive Darryl White, join the bank’s executive committee and chair its US management committee. Cox joined BMO in 2010 and has held several senior legal and regulatory complian