Shikha leads Strategy and Investments at RBCx, driving strategic growth and innovation for RBC businesses and portfolio companies. Shikha and her team identify market opportunities aligned with RBC’s objectives and directs capital into high-potential funds and early-stage tech ventures. Shikha also leads the Crypto and Decentralized Strategy team at RBCx, focused on equipping RBC and building the capabilities necessary to harness the potential of decentralized finance.
Previously, Shikha co-founded Arrive, one of RBC’s pioneering in-house organic ventures. Arrive is a digital platform dedicated to supporting newcomers with the tools and information needed to transition successfully to Canada. Under her leadership, Arrive expanded to three countries, empowered over 200,000 newcomers, and established itself as RBC’s first pre-arrival newcomer service.
With 15+ years in financial services, Shikha excels in digital transformation, strategy development, and program delivery. She holds a BBA and MBA from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. A former Team Canada rhythmic gymnast, Shikha now mentors young athletes.