Manulife Financial Corp. has appointed Pamela Kimmet to the role of chief human resources officer, effective Oct. 1. Kimmet most recently served as chief HR officer for Cardinal Health Inc. Previously, she led HR at Coca-Cola Ltd., Bear Stearns Companies Inc. and Lucent Technologies Inc., and held strategic HR positions at Citigroup Inc. and General Motors Co. She has also […]
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has made two new appointments to its executive team. Gillian Brown, who joined the pension fund in 1995, is senior managing director of capital markets. Her previous roles at Ontario Teachers’ include equity trader, portfolio manager and managing director of insurance linked, credit and equity products. Read: OTPP posts 3.2% return for first […]
Aon has appointed Calum Mackenzie to the role of practice director of Canada investment consulting. Since joining Aon in 2007, Mackenzie has held a number of roles, including senior investment consultant, senior strategic consultant, principal consultant and, most recently, partner and head of investment for Canada. Prior to joining Aon, he was an analyst at Cushman and […]
Mercer is making some changes to its executive suite, with two newly created global roles. Martine Ferland, the company’s former president of Europe and Pacific and co-president of global health, is now group president. In the new role, Ferland’s focus will be driving global growth, with Mercer’s Canadian and U.S. presidents reporting to her. With more than 30 years of […]
Northern Trust Corp. has appointed Dan Houlihan to the newly-created position of head of asset servicing for the Americas. Houlihan will be responsible for leading the firm’s institutional investor business in the region, which includes public pensions, foundations, endowments and corporations. He will also continue in his role as regional head of global fund services, which […]
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec’s executive vice-president of Quebec, Christian Dubé, is leaving the pension fund to run for the Coalition Avenir Quebec. The provincial political party confirmed to The Canadian Press that Dubé will run in the Montreal-area riding of La Prairie. He previously represented the Levis riding in the legislature between 2012 and […]
Cigna Corp. has appointed Gina Papush to the newly created role of global chief data and analytics officer. “As our industry evolves, embedding insights and analytics across the enterprise will enhance Cigna’s ability to more rapidly deliver simplified, affordable, personalized and integrated experiences for our customers and clients,” said Chris Hocevar, president of strategy, segments […]
Pacific Blue Cross has appointed John Crawford as its president and chief executive officer. Crawford took over as interim president and chief executive officer in November 2017 upon the retirement of Jan Grude. Since joining Pacific Blue Cross in 1989, Crawford has been a vice-president, senior vice-president and chief financial officer. Prior to that, he was a senior […]
Mercer Canada has appointed Virginie Gosselin as principal consultant on its total health management team. With more than 15 years of benefits consulting experience, Gosselin has led the development and implementation of workplace health and wellness programs, helping organizations of all sizes foster healthy workplaces that enhanced employee engagement, health and well-being. Previous roles include: health consultant at Normandin Beaudry; principal consultant, […]
T. Rowe Price Group Inc. has appointed Lauren Bloom as head of defined contribution sales and intermediaries in Canada. Based out of Toronto, Bloom will lead sales and services for the company’s Canadian defined contribution and intermediary channels, promoting its investment offerings. Prior to this position, Bloom held a number of roles at CI Investments Inc., including vice-president […]