Our leadership and board members

Executive leadership team

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Zahid Salman
President and Chief Executive Officer

Zahid Salman is the President and Chief Executive Officer of GreenShield. Zahid has over 30 years of experience, including executive positions at various international firms. His position at GreenShield, for which he has been recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired CEOs, combines his extensive background in business management with his passion for people and social impact. Combining purpose and performance, GreenShield has consistently been recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures under Zahid’s leadership.

Zahid is an actuary who has earned Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA) and Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) designations. He is also a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School and has obtained his ICD.D designation through the Institute of Corporate Directors. He currently serves on the boards of Green Shield Canada and Green Shield Association, and the Product Standing Committee of the Canadian Life & Health Insurance Association (CLHIA). He has served in leadership roles on several not-for-profit boards including the Alzheimer Society of York Region, the York Region Children’s Aid Society, and the Saint Elizabeth Foundation.

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Mandy Mail
Executive Vice President, Marketing, Corporate Affairs, and GreenShield Cares

Mandy Mail is the Executive Vice President, Head of Marketing, Corporate Affairs & GreenShield Cares. A strategic and purpose-driven leader, Mandy has held leadership roles at Deloitte, Recipe, Yum!, and Target, bringing a breadth of experience across consulting, retail, and consumer sectors. She joined GreenShield in 2022, drawn by its unique model for integrating business and social impact .

At GreenShield, Mandy leads the alignment of brand, reputation, and purpose to drive enterprise performance. Under her leadership, the organization has positively impacted the health and well-being of over one million Canadians and has been recognized multiple times as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, an Imagine Canada Caring Company, and named to Fortune’s Change the World list.

Mandy holds a BBA and MBA from York University’s Schulich School of Business, along with executive certificates from Harvard University and INSEAD. She was named one of Canada’s Best Executives by the Globe & Mail and continues to champion innovative, high-impact leadership in pursuit of health equity.

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Scot Hopkins
Executive Vice President, Head of Finance & Strategy

Since joining GreenShield in 2015, Scot has played a pivotal role in shaping the organization's financial direction and strategic initiatives. As Executive Vice President, he leads the Finance and Strategy division with precision and foresight. Scot is renowned for his meticulous approach to financial planning, risk management, and strategic decision-making, ensuring the company's long-term growth and sustainability.

Scot brings over 30 years of experience and expertise. His journey in the insurance sector began with notable positions, including Vice President of Planning, Operations and Claims at Intact Financial Corporation and Chief Operating Officer at Jevco Insurance Company.

Scot graduated with Honours in Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University and is a Certified Professional Accountant.

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Brent Allen
Executive Vice President, Transformation

Brent has spent his career in the Group Benefits arena in Consulting, Sales, Sales Leadership, and Operations Leadership roles. In 2011, Brent left his native Nova Scotia to move to Ontario to join GreenShield Canada, as he was excited to work for a social enterprise that worked in the employee benefits space. Within GreenShield, Brent has served as the Director of Sales and Service for Southwestern Ontario, VP - Service Operations, EVP - Group, and most recently as EVP - Insurance Operations.

Within Insurance, Brent is responsible for a team of approximately 500 members in Claims, Call Centres, and Administration. Brent has degrees in HR and Commerce, a Master of Business Administration, and the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist designation.

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Joe Blomeley
Executive Vice President, Head of GreenShield Health

Joe Blomeley is Executive Vice President, Head of GreenShield Health, Canada’s fastest growing healthcare provider. With comprehensive offerings in mental health, pharmacy, telemedicine, wellbeing, hormonal health and chronic disease management, and 5,000+ health professionals, GreenShield Health is empowering millions of Canadians to take control of their health when and where they need it. Joe is also responsible for GreenShield’s Enterprise Clinical Office, which was established to provide quality and safety oversight for GreenShield’s clinical services, clinical input into product innovation, clinical thought leadership and market credibility, and governance and support around GreenShield’s mandate to deliver positive health outcomes across all of our market segments.

Joe brings over 20 years of experience spanning healthcare, insurance, benefits administration, public policy, government relations and communications. Within GreenShield, Joe was previously responsible for Enterprise Growth, Individual Insurance, and Public Sector and Government Relations. Prior to joining GreenShield, Joe held senior leadership positions with Morneau Shepell (acquired by Telus Health) and the Business Council of Canada, where he founded the Business-Higher Education Roundtable.

Joe holds a B.A. in Political Science from Western University and a Masters in International Affairs (with a specialization in International Economic Policy) from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University. He currently serves as Chair of the Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health and is an ex officio board member of the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. Joe held past board and advisory positions with the Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.

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Nadim Kara
Executive Vice President, Head of People & Culture

With over 20 years of experience in human resources across both the private and public sectors, Nadim has a proven track record of designing and implementing people strategies that drive organizational transformation and performance.  He is known for aligning and advancing human resources priorities and functions in the context of changing market realities, and creating synergies with both leadership and operations to achieve strategic transformation.

As the Executive Vice President, Head of People and Culture, Nadim is focused on advancing GreenShield’s People & Culture function to foster a high-impact and highly engaged workforce where Purpose meets Passion and Performance.

Nadim holds a Masters in Industrial Relations from the University of Toronto and is designated as a Certified Human Resources Executive (CHRE) and Certified Compensation Professional.
In his role, Kushal oversees all aspects of technology, including engineering, architecture, security, infrastructure, and AI innovation. His leadership has been pivotal in aligning IT with GreenShield’s focus on integrating coverage and care seamlessly - enhancing patient outcomes, provider efficiency, and client value.  

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JP Girard
Executive Vice President, Head of GreenShield Insurance

With 25 years of experience in the Canadian benefits industry and accreditation from Harvard Business School, JP’s leadership style is defined by three guiding principles: be humble, be kind, and get your hands dirty. Since joining GreenShield to lead the Insurance line of business, JP has built a robust leadership team and helped establish a new customer value proposition built on access, convenience, integration, and health outcomes. During his tenure at Morneau Shepell, JP expanded their Global EAP and the Responsible Gaming line of business, led the divestiture of the Morneau Shepell Group Benefits practice to HUB International, and achieved significant improvements in employee engagement. JP holds a CEBS designation, is a proud Atlantic Canadian, and currently serves as a board member of the Mount Saint Vincent Alumni Association.

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Kushal Munir
Executive Vice President, Head of IT

Kushal Munir is the Executive Vice President, Head of IT at GreenShield, where he leads enterprise-wide technology strategy and execution across the organization’s businesses. Since joining GreenShield in 2022, Kushal has been a driving force behind the company’s payer-provider transformation - modernizing infrastructure, scaling digital capabilities, and leveraging AI to reimagine customer and employee experiences.  

In his role, Kushal oversees all aspects of technology, including engineering, architecture, security, infrastructure, and AI innovation. His leadership has been pivotal in aligning IT with GreenShield’s focus on integrating coverage and care seamlessly - enhancing patient outcomes, provider efficiency, and client value.  

With more than 20 years of experience, Kushal has built and led technology teams for some of Canada’s largest companies across healthcare, retail, financial services, and technology. He holds multiple patents, has published extensively on AI and enterprise technology, and is a frequent speaker at global conferences, where he shares insights on technology’s power to transform industries. Kushal holds a Master’s degree with a specialty in Artificial Intelligence from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and studied Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto.  

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Mark Rolnick
Executive Vice President, Head of GreenShield Administration

Mark is highly skilled at identifying emerging clinical and business challenges and turning them into opportunities to develop unique solutions that promote the health and well-being of plan members and Canadians.

Mark’s strategic and operational leadership ensures GreenShield customers and partners benefit from proactive and fully integrated claims adjudication, benefits administration and pharmacy benefit management strategies that are only possible through GreenShield’s payer-provider business model. As a seasoned innovator, Mark’s diverse background spans clinical services, the pharmaceutical industry, and insurance and administration roles.

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Corporate Structure and Governance

GreenShield, Canada’s only national non-profit health care and insurance organization, recently completed a transformation of its corporate and governance structure, marking a meaningful milestone in advancing its social mission of Better Health for All. This evolution reaffirms GreenShield’s identity as a social enterprise and strengthens its ability to operate as an integrated payer-provider. With this enhanced structure, GreenShield is positioned to deliver deeper, scalable purpose-driven impact across the country.

Organizational Structure

Under the new corporate structure, the non-profit parent Green Shield Association (GSA) wholly owns all of GreenShield’s operating businesses through Green Shield Holdings Inc. (GSH). Importantly, excess earnings of GSH and its subsidiaries are directed to GSA for reinvestment in social impact initiatives that advance health equity across Canada. GSA works in tandem with another non-profit entity, Green Shield Foundation (GSF), to champion the GreenShield brand and social mission.

Having all of GreenShield’s operating businesses – GreenShield Insurance, GreenShield Administration and GreenShield Health – under a single non-profit parent enhances collaboration, accountability, and impact across all areas of the organization. It also strengthens the operation of GreenShield’s unique payer-provider model, which brings coverage and care together to improve health outcomes for Canadians.

GreenShield’s Board of Directors

GreenShield’s governance model includes two sets of independent directors fulfilling distinct mandates in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements:

Green Shield Holdings (GSH) Board of Directors

The Green Shield Holdings (GSH) Board of Directors sets GreenShield’s enterprise strategy and oversees GreenShield’s commercial businesses. All directors are independent, except for the CEO, and also serve on the boards of GSA and GSF. As GSA and GSF are non-profit, non-share capital entities, the Boards of GSA and GSF are accountable to their respective members.

Alan Torrie
Chair of the Board
Nomination Committee Member

Alan Torrie is an accomplished business executive in the health care and benefits industries. Alan has extensive experience in the governance of different types of businesses and ownership structures, including private equity, publicly traded corporations, family businesses, trusts (including real estate investment trusts), and volunteer organizations. Alan is the Chair of the Board of Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE) and previously served on the boards of several community-based and not-for-profit boards, including Trillium Health Partners, AMREF Canada, and Appleby College. Alan holds a Bachelor of Science from McMaster University, an Advanced Management Program designation from Harvard Business School, and a Diploma in Health Administration from the University of Toronto.

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Jennifer Barber
Chair of the Audit, Risk Management and Investment Committee
Corporate Governance, Conduct Review and Ethics Committee Member

Jennifer Barber is an experienced financial executive in the consumer products, media, technology and alternative energy industries. She is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Hunter Amenities International Limited and formerly the Chief Financial Officer of Torstar and NorthStar Gaming. Jennifer serves as a director of Feed Hamilton. She previously served as a director of Canadian Press Enterprises Inc., Black Press Limited, and Sing Tao Canada. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from McMaster University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant.

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Bertrand Bolduc
Chair of the Nomination Committee
Corporate Governance, Conduct Review and Ethics Committee Member
Human Resources and Social Impact Committee Member

Bertrand Bolduc has more than 35 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Until 2025, Bertrand was a co-owner of Galenova and Gentes & Bolduc pharmacists inc. He was also the President of the Quebec Order of Pharmacists between 2014 and 2023. Bertrand serves on several boards, including Angany Inc., Pharma in Silica Inc., Ananda Devices Inc., Vitrai Inc., and Therappx Inc. He is also a member of the Advisory Committee of Duchesnay Pharmaceutical Group and Empego Inc. Bertrand holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of Montreal, and a Master of Business Administration from HEC Montreal as well as the Institute of Corporate Directors ICD.D designation.

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Aliya Kassamali
Audit, Risk Management and Investment Committee Member
Human Resources and Social Impact Committee Member

Aliya Kassamali is a pharmacist and entrepreneur working at the intersection of health care and technology. She is the founder of The Health Aisle, where she leverages digital tools and health media to support patient self-management. Aliya began her career in community pharmacy and assisted living care. She is actively involved in the entrepreneurship ecosystem at the University of Waterloo and teaches evidence-based consumer health content at the University of Alberta Faculty of Pharmacy. Aliya holds a Doctor of Pharmacy and a Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology from the University of Waterloo, and the Institute of Corporate Directors ICD.D designation.

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Alice Keung
Audit, Risk Management and Investment Committee Member
Nomination Committee Member

Alice Keung is a recognized leader in digital innovation and business transformation. She has held senior executive roles across insurance, banking, transportation, digital health, and manufacturing/distribution, and is known for her ESG advocacy and change leadership. Alice has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, a Global Top 100 Insurance Executive, and an “Elite Woman” in the Canadian insurance sector. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Business Administration and Management from Concordia University, as well as the Institute of Corporate Directors ICD.D designation.

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Pierre Laurin
Audit, Risk Management and Investment Committee Member

Pierre Laurin is co-founder and chairman of InnoSpera Pharma Inc., Ingenew Pharmaceuticals Inc., Innovon Pharmaceuticals Inc., and InvHealth Capital Inc. With over 35 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Pierre has led the development and commercialization of multiple products. He is co-inventor on 17 patents and has co-authored over 120 publications and scientific presentations. Pierre is actively involved with rare disease and patient advocacy organizations, including the Quebec Autistic Foundation, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and the Alström Syndrome Foundation. He holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy and a Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Montreal.

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Ken Lewenza
Corporate Governance, Conduct Review and Ethics Committee Member
Audit, Risk Management and Investment Committee Member
Nomination Committee Member

Ken Lewenza is the former National President of the Canadian Auto Workers Union and General Vice President of the Canadian Labour Congress. He played a key role in negotiating collective agreements and led the merger that formed Unifor. Ken remains active in his community, supporting organizations such as United Way, Easter Seals, the University of Windsor, and Canadian Mental Health. He holds an Honorary Doctorate in Law from the University of Windsor.

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Sharon Ludlow

Sharon Ludlow is an experienced corporate director serving on the boards of Saturn Holdings Limited, SiriusPoint Ltd. (NYSE:SPNT), and EIS Group. She recently retired as a director of Lombard International Group.  She played a pivotal role in the demutualization and IPO of a Canadian life insurer and launched Canada’s first online insurance marketplace. Sharon has received multiple recognitions, including Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women and a Lifetime Achievement Award in the insurance industry. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto, is a Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA), and holds the Institute of Corporate Directors ICD.D designation.

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Edward Odumodu
Human Resources and Social Impact Committee Member
Corporate Governance, Conduct Review and Ethics Committee Member
Nomination Committee Member

Edward Odumodu is Principal of Brighton Health Management in Woodstock, Ontario. He is a pharmacist and entrepreneur with experience in retail pharmacy, benefits administration, and pharmaceutical governance in Canada and the United States. Edward holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from McGill University, and a Master of Business Administration from Duke University.

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Darrell Pasloski
Chair of the Human Resources and Social Impact Committee
Audit, Risk Management and Investment Committee Member

Darrell Pasloski served as Premier of the Government of Yukon from 2011 to 2016, and held roles as Minister of Executive Council Office, Finance Minister, and Co-Chair of Canada’s Premiers Health Care Innovation Working Group. He holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy with Distinction from the University of Saskatchewan and holds the Institute of Corporate Directors ICD.D designation.

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Monique Richer
Chair of the Corporate Governance, Conduct Review and Ethics Committee
Human Resources and Social Impact Committee Member
Nomination Committee Member

Monique Richer is Secretary General of Université Laval and Head of its Legal Department. She is a full professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, where she served as Dean from 2001 to 2016. Monique began her career as an intensive care and emergency room nurse and has received numerous awards for her contributions to pharmacy education and practice. She holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy and a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Texas at Austin and completed a residency in pharmacy practice at the University of Toronto and Ottawa General Hospital. Monique also holds a Master of Health Sciences Education from the Faculty of Medicine and a Bachelor of Laws from Université Laval. She holds the Chartered Director (ASC) designation.

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Zahid Salman
President and Chief Executive Officer

Zahid Salman is President and Chief Executive Officer of GreenShield, a role he has held since September 2018. He has over 30 years of experience in business management and has been recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired CEOs. Zahid serves on the Board and Product Standing Committee of the Canadian Life & Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) and has held leadership roles on several not-for-profit boards, including the Alzheimer’s Society of York Region and Saint Elizabeth Healthcare Foundation. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA) and the Society of Actuaries (FSA), and holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Science from the University of Western Ontario, as well as the Advanced Management Program designation from Harvard Business School and holds the Institute of Corporate Directors ICD.D designation.

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Green Shield Canada Insurance (GSCI) Board of Directors

The Green Shield Canada Insurance (GSCI) Board of Directors provides independent oversight of Green Shield Canada Insurance, an insurance company federally regulated by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI). All directors are independent, except for the CEO, and also serve on the board of Green Shield Insurance Holdings Inc. (GSIH). The majority of GSCI and GSIH directors do not serve on the board of any other GreenShield entity.

Sharon Ludlow
Chair of the Board

Sharon Ludlow is an experienced corporate director serving on the boards of Saturn Holdings Limited, SiriusPoint Ltd. (NYSE:SPNT), and EIS Group. She recently retired as a director of Lombard International Group.  She played a pivotal role in the demutualization and IPO of a Canadian life insurer and launched Canada’s first online insurance marketplace. Sharon has received multiple recognitions, including Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women and a Lifetime Achievement Award in the insurance industry. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto, is a Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA), and holds the Institute of Corporate Directors ICD.D designation.

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Gregory Chrispin
Chair of the Human Resources Committee
Corporate Governance, Conduct Review and Ethics Committee Member

Gregory Chrispin is a seasoned executive with extensive experience across insurance, financial services, and wealth management. Gregory serves on the boards of the Public Sector Pension Investment Board, Addenda Capital Inc., Power Sustainable Capital Inc., and the Québec Chapter of the Institute of Corporate Directors. He remains active in the investment industry and community through various committee roles. Gregory holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics (Actuarial Science) from Université de Montréal. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) and holds the Institute of Corporate Directors ICD.D designation.

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Cindy Forbes
Chair of the Audit, Risk Management and Investment Committee
Human Resources Committee Member

Cindy Forbes is a retired executive with over 35 years of experience in financial services and enterprise leadership. Cindy serves on the boards of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board, Prosperity Life Assurance Limited, and Munich Reinsurance Company of Canada. She is also the former Chair of the Board of Governors of the University of Waterloo. Cindy holds an Honours Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo, is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries, and holds the Institute of Corporate Directors ICD.D designation.

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Rubina Salim Havlin
Chair of the Corporate Governance, Conduct Review and Ethics Committee
Audit, Risk Management and Investment Committee Member

Rubina Salim Havlin is a strategic executive with over 20 years of experience leading regulated financial institutions and guiding complex transformations. She has held CEO roles at Bank of America Canada, WealthOne Bank, and Pace Credit Union, and senior executive roles at Scotiabank and National Bank. Rubina serves on the board of Embark Student Corp. and has previously served on the boards of Mastercard Canada, Peoples Group, Habitat for Humanity Canada, and Up With Women. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University and the Institute of Corporate Directors ICD.D designation.

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Georgia Woods
Audit, Risk Management and Investment Committee Member
Human Resources Committee Member

Georgia Woods is a seasoned technology executive with over 35 years of leadership experience in the North American financial services industry. Georgia has held senior roles in software development, infrastructure operations, cybersecurity, and operational risk at major financial institutions in Canada and the U.S. She led strategic initiatives including technology transformation, automation of IT functions, and development of forward-looking technology strategies. As a champion for diversity and inclusion, she founded the XX Design Challenge, a women-only hackathon for inclusive financial solutions. Georgia holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics from the University of Toronto and a Master of Business Administration from Dalhousie University.

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Monique Richer
Corporate Governance, Conduct Review and Ethics Committee Member

Monique Richer is Secretary General of Université Laval and Head of its Legal Department. She is a full professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, where she served as Dean from 2001 to 2016. Monique began her career as an intensive care and emergency room nurse and has received numerous awards for her contributions to pharmacy education and practice. She holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy and a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Texas at Austin and completed a residency in pharmacy practice at the University of Toronto and Ottawa General Hospital. Monique also holds a Master of Health Sciences Education from the Faculty of Medicine and a Bachelor of Laws from Université Laval. She holds the Chartered Director (ASC) designation.

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Zahid Salman
President and Chief Executive Officer

Zahid Salman is President and Chief Executive Officer of GreenShield, a role he has held since September 2018. He has over 30 years of experience in business management and has been recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired CEOs. Zahid serves on the Board and Product Standing Committee of the Canadian Life & Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) and has held leadership roles on several not-for-profit boards, including the Alzheimer’s Society of York Region and Saint Elizabeth Healthcare Foundation. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA) and the Society of Actuaries (FSA), and holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Science from the University of Western Ontario, as well as the Advanced Management Program designation from Harvard Business School and holds the Institute of Corporate Directors ICD.D designation.

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