Toronto-based Sun Life Financial Inc. has announced the appointment of Helena Pagano as executive vice president, chief human resources and communications officer, effective June 11.
She succeeds Carrie Blair who announced her retirement from Sun Life earlier this year.
Reporting to Dean Connor, president and CEO, Pagano is responsible for leading Sun Life’s enterprise-wide human resources and communications strategies, programs and governance.
“Since joining Sun Life, Helena has had a big impact, enhancing our approach to global wellness, data and analytics, and our employee agile program,” said Connor in a statement. “She demonstrates the leadership and forward-thinking that will continue to support our ‘client for life’ strategy and purpose of helping clients achieve financial security and live healthier lives.”
Pagano brings deep global human resources expertise, with more than 20 years in financial services supporting retail and institutional businesses.
She is a board member of the Artists’ Health Alliance and is a member of the United Way’s major individual giving cabinet.