Donald R. Lindsay has joined the board of directors at Manulife, effective August 1.

Lindsay, the president and CEO of Teck Resources Limited, spent almost two decades with CIBC World Markets Inc., where he served as president after periods as head of investment and corporate banking and head of the Asia Pacific region.

“Don Lindsay’s strong financial background, knowledge of Asia and management expertise will benefit the Board significantly,” said Manulife Chair Gail Cook-Bennett.