Leading advocate for sustainability and
diversity joins community of iconic women
TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2016 /CNW/ - Sun Life Financial
Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) is pleased to announce that
Melissa Kennedy, Executive
Vice-President, Chief Legal Officer & Public Affairs, is a
recipient of Canada's Most
Powerful Women: Top 100 by The Women's Executive Network (WXN).
Under the KPMG Professionals Award category, Melissa is being
recognized for her exceptional leadership in helping Sun Life
advance its sustainability strategy and meet client needs by
building sustainable, healthier communities for life, and
championing diversity and inclusion at Sun Life and within the
Canadian legal community.
Melissa is accountable for upholding the highest standards of
business ethics and strong governance for Sun Life's Canadian and
international operations. She is also the Executive Sponsor for
Sustainability, leading global initiatives aimed at increasing
employee engagement and commitment to Sun Life's sustainability
goals.
"Melissa has an outstanding record of achievement over her 25
year career and I am proud to have her on our Executive Team at Sun
Life," said Dean Connor, President
& CEO, Sun Life Financial. "She has helped Sun Life build
strong governance policies and sustainability initiatives to meet
the changing needs of clients, investors and other stakeholders,
resulting in external recognition of our global leadership in these
areas."
Key achievements in sustainability include:
- 2016 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World –
top ranked North American insurer
- Named one of Canada's Best
Corporate Citizens of 2016
- Recognized with the 2015 Ethical Boardroom Best Corporate
Governance award – Financial Services – North America
- Ranked #1 in The Globe and Mail Report on Business' 2015 Board
Games
- Included as a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index since its
inception
- Standard & Poor's Long Term Value Creation Global Index –
one of only twelve Canadian companies selected
"As an architect for change, Melissa devotes significant time to
improving diversity and inclusiveness in the legal industry," said
Carrie Blair, Executive
Vice-President, Chief Human Resources & Communications Officer.
"Through initiatives, such as Legal Leaders for Diversity which she
co-founded in 2010, she supports projects aimed at mentoring and
creating access to opportunities for all."
Launched in 2003, the Canada's
Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award recognizes exceptional women
leaders who contribute to advancing the societal and professional
landscape for future generations. Since its inception, the WXN has
celebrated over 900 women and their many
accomplishments.
About Sun Life Financial
Sun Life Financial is a leading international financial services
organization providing a diverse range of protection and wealth
products and services to individuals and corporate customers. Sun
Life Financial 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 September 30, 2016, the Sun Life Financial group
of companies had total assets under management of $908 billion. 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.
Note to Editors: All figures in Canadian dollars except as
otherwise noted.
Media Relations Contact:
Krista Wilson
Director
Corporate Communications
T. 519-888-3900 ext.3414896
krista.wilson@sunlife.com
SOURCE Sun Life Financial Inc.