iA Financial Group announces the appointment of Lilia Sham to the position of Executive Vice‑President, Corporate Development

iA Financial Group announces the appointment of Lilia Sham to the position of Executive Vice‑President, Corporate Development

Canada NewsWire

QUEBEC CITY, April 4, 2019

QUEBEC CITY, April 4, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - iA Financial Group announces the appointment of Lilia Sham to the position of Executive Vice-President, Corporate Development, effective May 2, 2019. Ms. Sham also becomes a member of the company's Planning Committee, chaired by Denis Ricard, President and Chief Executive Officer.

In previous roles, Lilia was senior vice-president of corporate development at Intact Financial Corporation for thirteen years and held management positions with other financial organizations in both Canada and the U.S. She has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions in North America, Latin America and Asia. She holds a master's degree in science from Rutgers University, in New Jersey, and is a fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA).

Lilia and her team will report to Denis Ricard, President and Chief Executive Officer.

About iA Financial Group
iA Financial Group is one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in Canada, with operations in the United States. Founded in 1892, it is one of Canada's largest public companies and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols IAG (common shares) and IAF (preferred shares).

iA Financial Group is a trademark and business name of iA Financial Corporation Inc. and Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc.

 

SOURCE Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc.

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