Central 1 President and CEO Sheila Vokey and Chief Economist Bryan Yu have once again been recognized among British Columbia’s most influential business leaders in Business in Vancouver’s 2026 BC500 list.
Central 1 is pleased to congratulate Sheila Vokey and Bryan Yu on being named to Business in Vancouver’s BC500 for 2026. Sheila has been recognized in the Leadership category and Bryan in the Knowledge category.
The BC500 recognizes leaders who are shaping British Columbia’s economy, industries and communities. Their continued inclusion reflects the strength of their leadership and the impact of Central 1 across the financial services sector.
Since becoming President and CEO, Sheila Vokey has led Central 1 through a period of significant transformation, repositioning the organization to better support credit unions and financial institutions across Canada. Under her leadership, Central 1 has continued to strengthen its payments and treasury capabilities, support clients through industry change, and build a more focused, resilient organization positioned for long-term sustainability.
“This is an honour I accept on behalf of the leadership team and Central 1 as an organization,” said Sheila Vokey, President & CEO of Central 1. “Over the past year, we’ve made key strategic choices to sharpen our focus and provide greater clarity and stability for our clients.”
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Bryan Yu continues to play a critical role in supporting Central 1’s clients and the broader credit union system. As Chief Economist, he leads economic research and forecasting, providing timely insights on macroeconomic trends, housing markets and regional conditions. His work supports financial institutions across Canada with the insight needed to manage risk and identify opportunity in a changing environment.
“I am pleased to be recognized again this year,” said Bryan Yu, Central 1’s Chief Economist. “In a shifting economy, the economics team provides the clarity that our clients across the financial ecosystem need to navigate change and make informed decisions.”
Together, Sheila and Bryan exemplify Central 1’s commitment to leadership, insight and impact. Their recognition by Business in Vancouver reflects not only their individual contributions, but also Central 1’s role in helping strengthen Canada’s financial ecosystem and empowering financial institutions to deliver banking choice for Canadians.
