Sun Life Financial has appointed Bruce Hodges as Chief Operations Officer, responsible for the IT and Operations functions for Asia. Mr. Hodges will report directly to Stephan Rajotte, President of Sun Life Financial Asia.
“IT and Operations functions have become crucial for success in the financial services industry, as IT pervades all aspects of our operations – from handling day-to-day activities to helping devise strategic initiatives,” says Rajotte. “This is especially the case during the current financial turmoil, when IT and Operations functions are vital for us to forecast and mitigate risks. We are delighted that Bruce will oversee these functions, as he has a strong track record plus a wealth of knowledge spanning a wide range of the financial services sector.”
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity of joining Sun Life Financial Asia,” says Hodges. “I look forward to being buoyed by the company’s dynamism to boost its competitiveness across the region.”
Hodges has over 19 years’ experience in the life insurance and financial services industry, in Canada, the United States, Japan, and Thailand. Prior to joining Sun Life, he was President & CEO of Manulife Insurance (Thailand) PCL. Through holding diverse roles during his career including product development and pricing, marketing and communications, operations, IT and human resources.
Hodges earned a MBA and an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, both from Sir Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario in Canada.
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