Announcements

The Health Solutions team at Shoppers is pleased to announce that Mike Smiley has joined the team as Director Business Development for Western Canada. Mike brings to the team 28 years experience in the health and benefits space, previously having worked at Equitable Life of Canada, Morneau Shepell and Mercer. Mike will be working with advisors, insurers and business in Western Canada to introduce many of the new programs recently launched by the Health Solutions group.

Desjardins Insurance is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Ferguson to the position of Regional Vice-President, Perform Plus (Canada), Business Development, Group and Business Insurance.

Guardian Capital LP (Guardian) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sherry Lee Gregory as Vice President, Institutional Sales and Consultant Relations. Based in Toronto, Sherry Lee will focus on business opportunities with pension plan sponsors and other institutional investors. She will also take on the lead role for relationships with Investment Consultants for Guardian.

Desjardins Insurance is pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Papadimitriou to the position of Regional Vice-President,Business Development, Group and Business Insurance, Ontario.

With 25 years of experience in group insurance, Bill is recognized for his industry knowledge and his proven track record of delivering business results, developing talent and fostering growth. He has held progressively senior roles at a major insurer, most recently Director, Business Development based in Toronto. In his new role, Bill will lead our Ontario business development team to meet the needs of current and future group benefits clients.

Mr. Broley will lead the firm’s institutional client service, consultant relations, and business development teams. He will be based in Toronto, and reports to Craig Senyk, President and Vice Chairman of Mawer Investment Management.