Sun Life Global Investments announced March 18 the appointment of Oricia Smith to President, SLGI Asset Management Inc. and Senior Vice-President, Investment Solutions, Sun Life Canada.
Smith joined Sun Life in 2016 as Vice-President of the International Investment Centre. Most recently, Smith has held the role of interim President, SLGI Asset Management Inc. and Senior Vice-President, Investment Solutions. Prior to joining Sun Life, she spent over 17 years at Invesco and started her career in the investment banking division at TD Securities.
"I am confident that Oricia's experience positions her well to lead the company to new heights,” stated Jacques Goulet, President, Sun Life Canada. “In addition to her passion for building diverse, equitable and inclusive teams, Oricia is active in the investment industry and an advocate for empowering women as investors. Her wealth of knowledge and commitment to our clients and advisors makes her the perfect fit to lead the business."
First female president of SLGI Asset Management
"As the first female president of SLGI Asset Management Inc., I am proud to be leading a business that has the power to affect society by helping people save for their retirement and achieve lifetime financial security," said Smith. "Building wealth requires solutions that focus on what matters most at each moment in our clients' lives. We've embedded sustainability into our decision making and created one platform that combines growth, income and protection, combined with the strength of Sun Life in one place for Canadian advisors and clients."
