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Sun Life Announces Leadership Changes for Sun Life Canada

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Sun Life (SLF) has announced significant leadership changes for its Canadian operations, effective September 30, 2024. Jacques Goulet will transition to the role of Executive Chair, Sun Life Canada, while Jessica Tan will succeed him as President, Sun Life Canada. Goulet, who has led Sun Life Canada since 2018, will support the leadership transition and continue to drive key elements of the enterprise strategy. Tan brings extensive global experience in insurance and digital innovation, having previously served as co-CEO of a major Asian insurer and as a partner at McKinsey.

These changes aim to build on Sun Life Canada's strong momentum and further its focus on helping clients achieve financial security and live healthier lives. The transition highlights Sun Life's commitment to innovation, digital transformation, and client-centric approaches in the Canadian market.

Sun Life (SLF) ha annunciato significativi cambiamenti nella leadership delle sue operazioni in Canada, a partire dal 30 settembre 2024. Jacques Goulet passerà al ruolo di Presidente Esecutivo di Sun Life Canada, mentre Jessica Tan lo succederà come Presidente di Sun Life Canada. Goulet, che ha guidato Sun Life Canada dal 2018, supporterà la transizione di leadership e continuerà a promuovere elementi chiave della strategia aziendale. Tan porta con sé una vasta esperienza globale nel settore assicurativo e nell'innovazione digitale, avendo precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di co-CEO di un importante assicuratore asiatico e di partner presso McKinsey.

Questi cambiamenti mirano a sfruttare il forte slancio di Sun Life Canada e ad ampliare il focus sul supporto ai clienti per raggiungere la sicurezza finanziaria e vivere vite più sane. La transizione evidenzia l'impegno di Sun Life per l'innovazione, la trasformazione digitale e approcci centrati sul cliente nel mercato canadese.

Sun Life (SLF) ha anunciado cambios significativos en el liderazgo de sus operaciones en Canadá, con efecto a partir del 30 de septiembre de 2024. Jacques Goulet pasará al cargo de Presidente Ejecutivo de Sun Life Canadá, mientras que Jessica Tan lo sucederá como Presidenta de Sun Life Canadá. Goulet, quien ha liderado Sun Life Canadá desde 2018, apoyará la transición de liderazgo y continuará impulsando elementos clave de la estrategia empresarial. Tan aporta una amplia experiencia global en seguros e innovación digital, habiendo sido anteriormente co-CEO de un importante asegurador asiático y socia en McKinsey.

Estos cambios tienen como objetivo aprovechar el fuerte impulso de Sun Life Canadá y ampliar su enfoque en ayudar a los clientes a alcanzar la seguridad financiera y vivir vidas más saludables. La transición resalta el compromiso de Sun Life con la innovación, la transformación digital y enfoques centrados en el cliente en el mercado canadiense.

선 라이프(SLF)는 2024년 9월 30일부터 캐나다 운영의 주요 리더십 변화를 발표했습니다. 자크 구레는 선 라이프 캐나다의 임시 의장직으로 전환하고, 제시카 탄이 그를 이어 선 라이프 캐나다의 사장직을 맡게 됩니다. 구레는 2018년부터 선 라이프 캐나다를 이끌어왔으며, 리더십 전환을 지원하고 기업 전략의 핵심 요소를 계속 추진할 것입니다. 탄은 주요 아시아 보험사의 공동 CEO로 재직한 경험과 맥킨지에서 파트너로 일한 경험을 통해 폭넓은 글로벌 보험 및 디지털 혁신 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.

이 변화는 선 라이프 캐나다의 강력한 모멘텀을 바탕으로 고객이 재정적 보안을 달성하고 건강한 삶을 살도록 도와주는 데 더 집중하기 위한 것입니다. 이번 전환은 캐나다 시장에서 혁신, 디지털 변환 및 고객 중심 접근 방식에 대한 선 라이프의 의지를 강조합니다.

Sun Life (SLF) a annoncé des changements significatifs dans la direction de ses opérations canadiennes, à compter du 30 septembre 2024. Jacques Goulet passera au poste de Président Exécutif de Sun Life Canada, tandis que Jessica Tan le remplacera en tant que Présidente de Sun Life Canada. Goulet, qui dirige Sun Life Canada depuis 2018, soutiendra la transition de leadership et continuera à piloter des éléments clés de la stratégie d'entreprise. Tan apporte une vaste expérience mondiale en assurance et en innovation digitale, ayant précédemment été co-CEO d'un important assureur asiatique et associée chez McKinsey.

Ces changements visent à capitaliser sur le fort élan de Sun Life Canada et à renforcer son engagement à aider les clients à atteindre la sécurité financière et à mener une vie plus saine. La transition met en avant l'engagement de Sun Life en faveur de l'innovation, de la transformation digitale et des approches centrées sur le client dans le marché canadien.

Sun Life (SLF) hat bedeutende Führungswechsel für seine kanadischen Operationen angekündigt, die am 30. September 2024 in Kraft treten. Jacques Goulet wird in die Rolle des Executive Chair von Sun Life Canada wechseln, während Jessica Tan ihn als Präsidentin von Sun Life Canada ablösen wird. Goulet, der Sun Life Canada seit 2018 leitet, wird den Führungswechsel unterstützen und weiterhin wichtige Aspekte der Unternehmensstrategie vorantreiben. Tan bringt umfangreiche globale Erfahrung in der Versicherungsbranche und digitalen Innovation mit, nachdem sie zuvor als Co-CEO eines großen asiatischen Versicherers und als Partner bei McKinsey tätig war.

Diese Veränderungen zielen darauf ab, den starken Schwung von Sun Life Canada auszubauen und den Fokus darauf zu verstärken, den Kunden zu helfen, finanzielle Sicherheit zu erreichen und gesünder zu leben. Der Übergang unterstreicht Sun Lifes Engagement für Innovation, digitale Transformation und kundenorientierte Ansätze auf dem kanadischen Markt.

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  • Appointment of Jessica Tan, bringing global expertise in insurance and digital innovation to Sun Life Canada
  • Continuity in leadership with Jacques Goulet transitioning to Executive Chair role
  • Potential for enhanced digital transformation and innovation in Sun Life Canada's operations
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TORONTO, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Kevin Strain, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sun Life is pleased to announce leadership changes to Sun Life Canada that will continue to drive the company's strong momentum. Jacques Goulet is assuming a new role as Executive Chair, Sun Life Canada and Jessica Tan will succeed him as President, Sun Life Canada. These changes are effective September 30, 2024.

In his new role, Mr. Goulet will support a smooth leadership transition and help deliver on key elements of our enterprise strategy. Mr. Goulet will also continue as the Chair of the Board of Directors for Dialogue, Sun Life Canada's leading virtual care business, and in his leadership role as Chair of the Board for the Canadian Life & Health Insurance Association.

Since joining Sun Life in 2018, Mr. Goulet has led the organization through significant growth and transformation. He is a purpose-driven leader focused on delivering innovation within the business and industry. In his time as President of Sun Life Canada, he has focused on helping Clients to achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives through initiatives that include the creation of a Client Experience Office, launch of Sun Life Health, and the launches of Sun Life One Plan and Prospr by Sun Life. Mr. Goulet has a passion for mental health which is evident both through his activism in the business community to make mental health a priority in the workplace and his commitment to improving access to mental health care in Canada.

Ms. Tan brings extensive global experience in insurance and digital innovation to Sun Life Canada. She has spent her career in leadership roles across financial services and is widely recognized for her thought leadership and execution in digital transformation and health. Most recently, Ms. Tan was co-CEO of one of Asia's largest insurers, where she was also previously the Group COO and CIO. Prior to that Ms. Tan was a partner at McKinsey where she worked in over 13 countries. She holds a Master of Engineering and Computer Science from MIT.

"Jacques has built a culture at Sun Life that fosters creativity and challenges the team to go even further while leveraging an owner's mindset. His leadership has resulted in Sun Life delivering positive and sustainable impact in Canadians' lives. I look forward to working with him closely in his new role," said Kevin Strain, President and CEO, Sun Life. "I am excited to have Jessica join Sun Life's Executive Team and lead the Sun Life Canada business. Jessica brings unique skills and capabilities to Sun Life and most importantly, she is a great fit for our culture with a proven track record of having a Client-focused mindset." 

Ms. Tan is an active member of the global business community and has been recognized as one of Forbes' The World's 100 Most Powerful Women since 2019 and held a Top 5 ranking on Fortune's Most Powerful Women for five consecutive years, 2019 – 2023. She sits on several global boards and advisory committees. Ms. Tan is passionate about healthcare and elderly home care, and has volunteered with the Singapore public healthcare ecosystem to help accelerate the use of technology and online healthcare services, as well as how to provide an integrated wellness, medical and social services at scale for the elderly living at home in the community.

About Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of June 30, 2024, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.46 trillion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com

Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.

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FAQ

Who is the new President of Sun Life Canada (SLF)?

Jessica Tan will succeed Jacques Goulet as the new President of Sun Life Canada, effective September 30, 2024.

What is Jacques Goulet's new role at Sun Life (SLF)?

Jacques Goulet is assuming the new role of Executive Chair, Sun Life Canada, effective September 30, 2024.

What experience does Jessica Tan bring to Sun Life Canada (SLF)?

Jessica Tan brings extensive global experience in insurance and digital innovation, having previously served as co-CEO of a major Asian insurer and as a partner at McKinsey.

When do the leadership changes at Sun Life Canada (SLF) take effect?

The leadership changes at Sun Life Canada will take effect on September 30, 2024.

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