Senior business professional with 20+ years experience in the financial services industry including program management, company integrations and business model implementations. Strong understanding of the independent advisor market space in Canada including recruiting, practice management, recognition and support services. Strategic, flexible and highly organized thinker who is able to prioritize, plan and deliver results. Proven track record of developing and delivering on solid business and tactical plans that support organizational and business unit objectives. Experienced and recognized people leader of small and medium sized cross functional teams of skilled specialists. I enjoy the challenge of constant change and solving problems that improve business measures and the day to day experience of advisors and employees.My contributions have been recognized by Manulife globally with the Star of Excellence award, the company’s highest employee achievement award as well as repeat nominations for the Canadian Division's annual leadership impact award.