Manulife Appoints Sinéad O'Connor as Chief Actuary
Manulife has appointed Sinéad O'Connor as its new Chief Actuary, effective October 12, 2026. She will report to CEO Phil Witherington and join the Executive Leadership Team. With over 19 years at Manulife in various leadership roles across actuarial reporting, risk management, reinsurance strategy, and finance, O'Connor brings extensive experience that aligns with her new responsibilities. O'Connor succeeds Stephanie Fadous, who passed away suddenly last month. Until she completes Canadian FCIA accreditation, Derek Houle will serve as the Appointed Actuary. A replacement for O'Connor's former role of Global Head of Inforce Management is also expected to be named soon. Her leadership is anticipated to drive innovation in actuarial practices and reinsurance strategies. O'Connor holds fellowships from both the Institute of Actuaries UK (FIA) and Society of Actuaries USA (FSA). Manulife, a global financial services provider with operations across 25 markets, continues its focus on strengthening leadership to deliver robust actuarial outcomes.
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