John Hastings

Mr. Hastings has served as a director of OpenText since December 2025. Mr. Hastings is the former CEO of Citibank Canada, serving in that capacity from 2010 to 2025. As CEO, Mr. Hastings was Citigroup’s representative in Canada, responsible for governance, strategy and continued growth of Citi’s Canadian business, a leading franchise for Citi globally. The role included oversight of all key businesses including Banking, Markets, Services, Wealth and Personal Banking. Additionally, he was responsible for the establishment of the Canadian Citi Service Centre, providing technology development and financial services to Citi globally. Mr. Hastings also served on a number of Citi affiliate boards, and actively represented the Company in industry affairs as a member of the Canadian Bankers Association Executive Council, Chair of the Foreign Bank Committee Executive Council, and member of the Business Council of Canada. Prior to becoming CEO, Mr. Hastings served as Managing Director and Head of the Institutional Clients Group, overseeing Investment and Corporate Banking, Markets and Services businesses.

Outside of Citi, Mr. Hastings has served as a member of the Financial Services Advisory Board at the Rotman School of Business and the Board of Directors of St Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation.

Mr. Hastings holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Queen’s University and an MBA from the University of Toronto.