Sun Life U.S. appoints Maya Beri as CIO

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Sun Life U.S. has appointed Maya Beri as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Beri, who previously served as senior managing director and CIO for SLC Management, brings decades of experience in technology and IT strategy to the role. In her new position, Beri will oversee the expansion of digital solutions to enhance health and benefits accessibility for members.

Key focus areas include:

• Expanding Sun Life Link, a portfolio of APIs connecting Sun Life's benefits to HR systems
• Enhancing Sun Life Onboard for streamlined client onboarding
• Implementing AI to simplify manual tasks and improve employee efficiency

Beri's appointment aims to drive innovation and provide connected benefits solutions in the complex U.S. healthcare ecosystem.

Positive

• Appointment of experienced CIO with decades of technology and IT strategy expertise
• Focus on expanding digital solutions to improve health and benefits accessibility
• Continued development of Sun Life Link and Sun Life Onboard to enhance client experience
• Implementation of AI to streamline operations and increase employee productivity

Negative

• None.

WELLESLEY, Mass., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. has named Maya Beri chief information officer (CIO). Beri brings decades of experience in technology and IT strategy to the Sun Life U.S. business, most recently serving as senior managing director, CIO, for SLC Management, a Sun Life company. In her new role, Beri will oversee the expansion of digital solutions that make health and benefits easier to use and help members access the care and coverage they need.

"We're fortunate to have a deep well of talent in the Sun Life enterprise and pleased that Maya is joining our U.S. team," said Dan Fishbein, M.D., president, Sun Life U.S. "Maya brings extensive expertise in end-to-end technology solutions and digital innovation to our U.S. business. We look forward to additional leading-edge developments under her leadership, delivering capabilities that are in high demand by our clients across the U.S."

Beri will oversee the continued expansion of digital tools and strategic partnerships that improve Sun Life's technology reach and capabilities, including:

• Sun Life Link, a portfolio of APIs (application programming interfaces) that connect Sun Life's benefits to human resource systems. These APIs simplify administrative tasks by automating the exchange of employee data.
• Sun Life Onboard, which streamlines the onboarding process for new employer clients.
• Targeted use of AI to simplify manual and time-consuming tasks, such as summarizing medical records or call notes, and allow employees to focus on higher value work.

"In the complex U.S. health care ecosystem, benefits offered through employers and government programs are more important than ever in helping people get the right care to live healthier lives," said Beri. "I am eager to work with our talented digital teams to drive innovation and provide connected benefits solutions that our members need."

In her previous role with SLC, Beri led a global team enabling technology strategy, advancing digital solutions, client experience, agile delivery and operational strength. Before joining Sun Life, Beri held technology leadership positions at major technology and financial institutions, including Intel Corporation, CIBC and TD Banks.

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 C$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.

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the healthcare and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. Sun Life employs more than 8,500 people in the U.S., including associates in our partner dental practices and affiliated companies in asset management. Group insurance policies are issued by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (Wellesley Hills, Mass.), except in New York, where policies are issued by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.) (Lansing, Mich.). For more information visit our website and newsroom.

Media contacts

Devon Fernald
Sun Life U.S.
Devon.Portney.Fernald@sunlife.com
781-800-3609

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FAQ

Who is the new CIO of Sun Life U.S. (SLF)?

Maya Beri has been appointed as the new Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Sun Life U.S.

What is Maya Beri's previous experience before joining Sun Life U.S. (SLF)?

Maya Beri previously served as senior managing director and CIO for SLC Management, a Sun Life company. She also held technology leadership positions at Intel , CIBC, and TD Banks.

What are the key digital initiatives Maya Beri will oversee at Sun Life U.S. (SLF)?

Maya Beri will oversee the expansion of Sun Life Link (a portfolio of APIs), enhancement of Sun Life Onboard (for client onboarding), and implementation of AI to simplify manual tasks.

How does Sun Life U.S. (SLF) plan to improve its technology capabilities?

Sun Life U.S. plans to expand digital tools, form strategic partnerships, and use AI to simplify tasks and allow employees to focus on higher-value work.