iA Financial Group announced Aug. 23 the appointment of Pierre Miron to the new position of Executive Vice-President and Chief Transformation Officer. The appointment is effective immediately. 

In this newly created role, Miron will lead all operations related to information technology, client experience and employee experience, says the company.

"More than ever, we see that the world we live in presents constant and profound changes at all levels. The insurance and financial services industry is no exception to this reality, which has of course been accelerated by the pandemic," stated Denis Ricard, President and Chief Executive Officer. "The challenges we face and will continue to face are as numerous as they are varied. They also all represent opportunities to be seized, and that is exactly what we intend to do." 

Miron joined iA Financial Group in September 2018 as Executive Vice-President, Information Technology and has worked to develop this sector which now contributes significantly to the operating efficiency of the entire group, added Ricard. "As Chief Transformation Officer, Pierre will actively contribute to iA Financial Group's results by leading the evolution of the company in the strategic areas of our client and employee experiences and information technology, working closely with the other members of the Executive committee."