Join Canadian Club Toronto on June 3 for an insightful conversation with Kevin Strain, Sun Life President & CEO, as he shares how the 160-year-old asset management and insurance company has navigated challenging times to become a resilient, diversified Canadian financial success story.
Mr. Strain will provide insights into Sun Life’s strategy, highlighting how diversification and timely derisking have strengthened the company while enabling it to seize key growth opportunities. He will also explore valuable lessons from Sun Life’s expansion beyond North America, emphasizing the importance of diversification, deep market understanding, cultural alignment, and strong partnerships—all guided by a clear sense of purpose. By adopting similar strategies, Canada can enhance its resilience and drive sustained growth. The time to act is now to fortify our economy and sharpen our competitive edge. Mr. Strain will be joined in conversation by Amber Kanwar, Host of In the Money with Amber Kanwar.
*For virtual attendees, please note that the live stream will begin at approximately 12:40 pm ET & the link will be provided closer to the event date*
Kevin Strain
President & CEO, Sun Life
Kevin was appointed President and CEO in August 2021. He joined Sun Life in 2002 and held several senior roles, including Vice-President of Investor Relations for Sun Life’s Corporate Office, and Senior Vice-President of Sun Life’s Individual Insurance and Investments division in Canada.
In 2012, Kevin assumed the role of President, Sun Life Asia where he was responsible for Sun Life’s interests in Asia, including identifying opportunities for growth in the region and managing the company’s relationships with its partners.
In 2017, Kevin was appointed Chief Financial Officer, responsible for Sun Life’s worldwide Finance, Taxation, Capital and Investor Relations, Enterprise Services and Corporate Development business groups.
Kevin is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Master of Accounting degree from the University of Waterloo in Canada. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and was previously on the Board of Governors for the University of Waterloo. Kevin is a member of the Asia Business Leaders Advisory Council.
Amber Kanwar
Host of In the Money
Amber Kanwar is one of Canada’s top business journalists. For more than a decade she was an Anchor and Reporter at BNN Bloomberg. She is the host of In the Money with Amber Kanwar – a brand new investing podcast to help investors make profitable decisions in their portfolios. She has conducted hundreds of interviews with portfolio managers, CEOs, central bankers and politicians. She was also a regular contributor to Bloomberg and CTV. Kanwar holds a Bachelor of Arts in management and organizational studies from the University of Western Ontario, and a Masters in Journalism from Ryerson University.
