Manulife Wealth & Asset Management (Manulife WAM), announced leadership appointments in its Canadian Wealth and Retirement businesses. Brett Marchand will be assuming the position of President & CEO of Manulife Wealth, subject to regulatory approval. Mr. Marchand brings more than 30 years of experience working with advisors and regulators, leading large, sophisticated platform businesses through transformation and growth.
He has deep expertise across business transformation and M&A while partnering with advisors to grow their practices. Mr. Marchand has also dedicated his career to helping millions of Canadians achieve secure financial futures and bringing innovative products to market to support them. Erica Hall, Head of Client Relations of Canada Retirement, will lead that business on an interim basis as the firm conducts a search to fill Mr. Marchand's role.
With more than 25 years of retirement experience at Manulife, her longstanding partnership with Mr. Marchand and service on the Canada Retirement Leadership Team will help ensure continuity and strong client support during the transition. Both leaders will report to Aimee DeCamillo, Manulife WAM's Global Head of Retirement and Wealth. Mr. Marchand succeeds Richard McIntyre as President & CEO of Manulife Wealth.
Mr. McIntyre made the decision to leave the firm to pursue another professional opportunity.
