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TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2015 /CNW/ - Manulife's Executive Vice President and
Chief Actuary, Cindy Forbes, has been recognized by the Women's
Executive Network (WXN) as one of "Canada's Most Powerful Women." The
award recognizes the "professional achievements of strong female
leaders across the country."
Ms. Forbes is a member of Manulife's Executive Committee and Management
Committee. She was recognized in WXN's Corporate Executives category
which acknowledges excellence in management, vision and leadership,
corporate performance and community service. This is the second time
Ms. Forbes has been recognized for this award.
"I am delighted to see Cindy Forbes recognized as one of Canada's Most
Powerful Women. Throughout her career, Cindy has performed with
integrity, strength and leadership. Cindy currently serves as our
Chief Actuary, one of the most important financial roles in the
company, and her judgement is relied upon by our management team, Board
of Directors and regulators; but she has also worked in Asia, where she
contributed significantly to our growth in the region, as well as
Investments and other parts of our company," said Donald Arthur
Guloien, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife. "She has had
an indelible impact on our company and is recognized around the world
for her contribution to her industry and profession. Without a doubt,
Cindy is one of Canada's most outstanding leaders and a talented
colleague who has earned my sincere admiration."
Recent Manulife recipients of the Canada's Most Powerful Women Award
include: Gail Cook-Bennett, former Board Chair, Lynda Sullivan,
Executive Vice President & Corporate Controller, Stephani Kingsmill,
Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Sue Reibel, Senior Vice
President, Consumer Solutions and Marianne Harrison, Senior Executive
Vice President and General Manager, Canadian Division.
About Manulife
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial
services group providing forward-thinking solutions to help people with
their big financial decisions. We operate as John Hancock in the
United States, and Manulife elsewhere. We provide financial advice,
insurance and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals,
groups and institutions. At the end of 2014, we had 28,000 employees,
58,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving 20
million customers. At the end of September 2015, we had $888 billion
(US$663 billion) in assets under management and administration, and in
the previous 12 months we made more than $23 billion in benefits,
interest and other payments to our customers. Our principal operations
are in Asia, Canada and the United States where we have served
customers for more than 100 years. With our global headquarters in
Toronto, Canada, we trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and the
Philippine stock exchanges and under '945' in Hong Kong. Follow
Manulife on Twitter @ManulifeNews or visit www.manulife.com or www.johnhancock.com.
SOURCE Manulife Financial Corporation
