Vanessa Kanu Appointed to Manulife's Board of Directors

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Manulife announced the appointment of Vanessa Kanu to its Board of Directors, effective February 28, 2022. With over 20 years of experience, Kanu currently serves as global CFO at TELUS International. She brings extensive expertise in finance, including accounting, treasury, and reporting. Kanu is also a Chartered Accountant in Canada and a Certified Public Accountant in the U.S., enhancing her qualifications. Her role includes membership in the Audit Committee and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. The board anticipates her leadership will support Manulife’s strategic oversight.

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• Vanessa Kanu's extensive finance background is expected to enhance board effectiveness.
• Her experience in public company finance will support strategic oversight.

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TORONTO , Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Manulife today announced that Vanessa Kanu has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective February 28, 2022.

Ms. Kanu is a seasoned finance professional with over 20 years of business experience. Having held progressively senior roles throughout her career, Vanessa Kanu currently serves as global CFO at TELUS International, responsible for finance operations, including accounting, treasury, taxation, planning and analysis and reporting. She is a Chartered Accountant in Canada (CICA), a Certified Public Accountant in the United States (Illinois), and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW). Ms Kanu is active in her local community and serves on the Board of Directors of the Ottawa Hospital Foundation.

"Vanessa Kanu's expertise in public company finance and her extensive leadership experience will be extremely valuable in supporting the effective oversight of Manulife's strategy and operations," said John Cassaday, Chair of the Board of Directors, Manulife. "We are delighted to welcome her to our Board."

Ms. Kanu joins the Manulife Board's Audit Committee and Corporate Governance and Nominating 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 provider that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we provide financial advice and insurance, operating as Manulife across Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. Through Manulife Investment Management, the global brand for our global wealth and asset management segment, we serve individuals, institutions and retirement plan members worldwide. Our principal operations are in Asia and 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. In the previous 12 months we made CAD$31.8 billion in payments to our customers.

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FAQ

What are the details of Vanessa Kanu's appointment to Manulife's Board of Directors?

Vanessa Kanu has been appointed to Manulife's Board of Directors, effective February 28, 2022. She is currently the global CFO at TELUS International.

What expertise does Vanessa Kanu bring to Manulife?

Kanu has over 20 years of experience in finance, including roles in accounting, treasury, and reporting, making her a valuable asset to the board.

Which committees will Vanessa Kanu serve on at Manulife?

She will join the Audit Committee and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.

What is the significance of Vanessa Kanu's appointment for Manulife's shareholders?

Her appointment is expected to enhance the oversight of Manulife's strategy and operations, potentially benefiting shareholders.