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With over 2,500 advisors supporting nearly two million Canadians, Rowena leads one of the largest Distribution teams in the country. Rowena empowers advisors to deliver on Sun Life's Purpose of helping Canadians achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives through holistic and trusted advice. A champion of change, innovation and growth within Sun Life, Rowena is deeply dedicated to the development of top talent and determined to improve the dynamics of workplace equity for women and underrepresented minorities. In the time she has been with Sun Life, Rowena has achieved equal gender representation and increased the number of underrepresented minorities on her leadership team. Her Distribution salesforce is comprised of 36 per cent women - ahead of the industry norm.
"Rowena joined Sun Life in early 2019 with a mandate to modernize our advisor business and build out Sun Life's omni-channel distribution strategy with a central focus on the value of advice and holistic planning, powered by best in class digital enablement," said
As a leader and trailblazer, Trish challenges the status quo and encourages her colleagues to push boundaries and take bold actions. An expert in capital markets, she has dedicated her career to the legal profession, specializing in the financial services and insurance industries. Since re-joining Sun Life in 2014, she has built a high performing, Client-oriented team. Trish is committed to diversity, inclusion and cultivating an environment that supports growth and development. Her efforts resulted in significant changes to the diversity of her team, with 50 per cent of her leadership team comprised of women and over 40 per cent of lawyers hired from underrepresented groups. A champion of clear communication, she provides clarity of purpose, empowering individuals to be their very best, while continually mentoring, motivating and inspiring them along the way.
"Trish's commitment to helping others succeed is unique and demonstrates her tremendous leadership," said
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