Recognized for her trailblazing work on digital transformation to enhance advisor and Client experience, and DE&I in the workplace
TORONTO, ON,
"It is with great pride that I congratulate Rowena on this global recognition," said
Since joining Sun Life in early 2019, Rowena has been at the forefront of Sun Life Canada's growth and innovation in numerous ways.
With Rowena at the helm, Sun Life Financial Distribution has introduced numerous digital capabilities to help advisors run a fully digital practice. Adding e-signature tools, e-forms, e-apps and a refreshed advisor intranet and customer relationship management system gives advisors more time to focus on what matters most—providing holistic, personalized advice to Clients.
Under Rowena's leadership, Sun Life Financial Distribution has launched a continuum of advice channels, providing Clients with even more choice in how they connect with us. Whether through a fully digital platform on Sun Life Go, face-to-face with an advisor, or a combination of a digital platform supported by human advice through Prospr by Sun Life, the company is digitally transforming to meet the evolving needs of Clients at every life stage. These investments are at the forefront of Sun Life's Client-first enterprise strategy and commitment to equip every Client with a holistic plan.
Rowena has integrated diversity, equity, and inclusion into Sun Life's Distribution business' mandate. This is rooted in the belief that diversity creates equal opportunity, unleashes creativity, and allows all colleagues and advisors to be their true authentic selves at work. She has achieved gender parity in her leadership team and a Distribution business with over 60 per cent female representation. With approximately 2,100 advisors—36 per cent female—she leads one of the largest, most diverse financial services distribution organizations in
"I am honoured to be featured among such an impressive group of global professionals," said
In 2021, Insurance Business Canada named
Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individual and corporate Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including
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