Digital assets have crossed the threshold from speculative conversation to boardroom agenda item. CFO awareness is near-universal, yet active adoption remains in the single digits. The gap isn't skepticism. It's friction.

In this session, Mark Johnson, Chief Product Officer at Ripple Treasury, and Elizabeth St-Onge, Managing Director, Head of Digital Assets Product & Strategy, TD Securities, will walk corporate treasury leaders through the practical realities of getting started with digital asset infrastructure, without overhauling your current systems, hiring blockchain expertise, or taking on balance sheet risk before you're ready.

Drawing on complementary perspectives from a treasury technology provider and a financial institution, they’ll connect institutional realities (governance, risk, and operating model) with the practical capabilities of modern digital-asset rails, bridging strategy to execution.

You'll leave with a clear-eyed view of where digital rails fit into your existing treasury workflows, and a concrete framework for piloting value on a single use case before you scale.

Key topics covered:

• Why the stablecoin adoption curve mirrors every major technology shift treasury has navigated before, and what that means for timing
• The four operational friction points digital rails solve today: visibility, yield on idle cash, cross-border settlement and on-chain access
• How to get started without new vendors, new custody relationships, or months of integration work
• A phased Educate-Pilot-Expand framework used by leading treasury teams to build internal proof points and board-ready data

This session is designed for CFOs, Treasurers and Controllers at mid-to-large enterprises who want to understand the landscape clearly and identify the single use case that makes the most sense to pilot first.

About the Presenters: 

Mark Johnson

Mark Johnson is Vice-President of Global Product at Ripple Treasury where he leads the global product and UX teams in delivering adaptable, digital treasury solutions.

Mark brings over 15 years of experience driving product strategy, AI innovation, and business growth across SaaS, Fintech, and Payments. Before joining Ripple Treasury, Mark served as Chief Product Officer at BigTime Software, where he expanded the company’s product portfolio, integrated multiple product acquisitions, and launched award-winning AI-driven solutions. He also held executive leadership roles at Deluxe Corporation, overseeing product management and corporate strategy for the payroll and payments businesses, and at The Home Depot, where he led digital product growth initiatives.

Mark holds an MBA from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Auburn University.

Elizabeth St-Onge

Elizabeth is the Head of Digital Assets Product & Strategy at TD Securities where she is focused on advancing TD's digital assets agenda across three core areas: client management and business development, thought leadership and strategy, and leadership of key enterprise initiatives and product development. Elizabeth brings deep knowledge of client needs and industry best practices, and will lead consortia participation, industry engagement, research, and partnerships in digital assets.

Elizabeth first joined TD as Head of Product Management for Global Transaction Banking, driving strategy and product delivery across all client segments and geographies. With over 20 years of experience in corporate banking, transaction banking, and payments, Elizabeth has held leadership positions at Citibank, Oliver Wyman, Treasury Strategies, and Selkirk Financial Technologies. Her expertise spans the full business delivery lifecycle, including sales, product management, client service, operations, and technology. Elizabeth also serves on the Advisory Boards for Women in Payments USA and American Banker ON-CHAIN and is a frequent public speaker and published author on innovation, culture, and diversity in financial services.

About the Moderator

Neha Dasani

Neha is currently a payments delivery lead at RedCompass Labs.  Prior to joining RedCompass Labs Neha was a Manager at Ernst & Young where she spearheaded Payments Modernization efforts for a major Canadian financial institution, driving the ISO 20022 migration and optimizing payment workflows. Neha's experience also includes leading payment operations at Nanopay Corporation and Rio Tinto where she directed global treasury operations and optimized cash management for over 300 entities.

Neha holds a Masters in Banking and Finance from ICFAI University, IFRS from ACCA UK, and is a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP).

Join us on Thursday May 7th at the TMX Boardroom for an AFP Toronto member exclusive roundtable breakfast focused on liquidity management.

This is a small, discussion-based gathering designed specifically for senior corporate treasury leaders.

No panels. No presentations.

Just a focused, peer-level conversation on:

• Navigating today’s liquidity environment

• Practical approaches to short-term cash management

• Perspectives from fellow treasury leaders and market infrastructure partners

The format is intentionally informal to encourage candid dialogue and meaningful connections.

Please RSVP by Monday April 27th as only 15 spots are available.  

Attendance is complimentary for AFP Toronto members!

Join us for our 2nd Annual AFP Toronto Night At The Ballpark!  This member favourite event sold out last year with nearly 100 guests in attendance! 

Cheer on the Toronto Blue Jays as they take on the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday June 9th at 7:07pm. 

AFP Toronto has reserved the first two rows of a corner quadrant of the WestJet Flight Deck in the Outfield District of the Rogers Centre.  This fan-favourite space is great to watch the game, explore the various themed neighbourhoods, and network with treasury and finance professionals from across the Greater Toronto Area.   

Special thanks to our event sponsors, Kyriba and Tradeweb!

Free for AFP Toronto Members, $125+HST for Non-Members

Not a member?  Members get to attend this event at no additional cost (in addition to our educational events throughout the year!).  Visit our website to learn more about becoming a member. 

A few more details about the event:

• AFP Toronto has reserved the first two rows of the WestJet Flight Deck, located in the Outfield District of the Rogers Centre.  Access to the first two rows of our quadrant is reserved for AFP Toronto Members and guests of the event.  Access will be controlled by wristbands (which means that general admission ticketholders who are not a part of our group cannot access the reserved area!)
• There are no assigned seats in the Outfield District.  You will have exclusive access to the first two rows of our reserved quadrant to stand and take in an unobstructed view of the game.  Ticketholders who are not a part of the AFP Toronto event will not be able to access the reserved area. 
• Great stadium food and Toronto curated bites, as well as alcoholic (and non-alcoholic) beverages are available for purchase throughout the Outfield District.  Rogers Centre is a cash-less venue.  
• E-tickets will be sent 5 days before the event to the email address used for registration.