Leagh Turner Appointed to Manulife's Board of Directors

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Manulife has appointed Leagh Turner to its Board of Directors, effective November 10, 2020. Ms. Turner, currently the President and COO of Ceridian HCM Holding Inc., brings extensive experience in technology and organizational transformation. She is also recognized for her advocacy for women in leadership, having been named among Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women twice. Ms. Turner will serve on the Management Resources and Compensation Committee and the Risk Committee, contributing to Manulife's strategy as a digital customer leader.

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• Leagh Turner's extensive leadership experience is expected to enhance Manulife's digital strategy.
• Her expertise in technology and organizational transformation can drive significant improvements in operations.

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TORONTO, Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Manulife today announced that Leagh Turner has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective November 10, 2020.

A seasoned global executive in the technology sector, Ms. Turner currently holds the position of President and Chief Operating Officer for Ceridian HCM Holding Inc., a global human capital management software company. She is also a strong advocate for the advancement of women in leadership and has been recognized twice on the WXN (Women's Executive Network) Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women list.

"Leagh brings extensive leadership expertise leveraging people, process and technology to drive organizational transformation. This expertise will be exceptionally valuable in supporting Manulife's strategy and especially our focus on being a digital customer leader," said John Cassaday, Chairman of the Board, Manulife. "We are delighted to welcome her to our Board."

Ms. Turner joins the Manulife Board's Management Resources and Compensation Committee and Risk Committee.

Visit Manulife.com for more information on the Company's Board of Directors and Corporate Governance.

About Manulife
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2019, we had more than 35,000 employees, over 98,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving almost 30 million customers. As of September 30, 2020, we had $1.3 trillion (US$943 billion) in assets under management and administration, and in the previous 12 months we made $31.2 billion in payments to our customers. Our principal operations are in Asia, Canada and the United States where we have served customers for more than 155 years. We trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges and under '945' in Hong Kong.

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SOURCE Manulife Financial Corporation

FAQ

Who is Leagh Turner and what is her role at Manulife?

Leagh Turner is the new appointee to Manulife's Board of Directors, effective November 10, 2020.

What committees will Leagh Turner be a part of at Manulife?

Leagh Turner will serve on the Management Resources and Compensation Committee and the Risk Committee.

What experience does Leagh Turner bring to Manulife?

Leagh Turner is the President and COO of Ceridian HCM Holding Inc., bringing expertise in technology and organizational transformation.

Why is Leagh Turner's appointment significant for Manulife?

Her extensive leadership and advocacy for women in leadership roles are expected to support Manulife's focus on becoming a digital customer leader.