Management Team

Canada Life Asset Management

We are committed to delivering better futures for our customers, colleagues and communities – whilst ensuring the business meets its goals and objectives.

David Marchant

Chief Investment Officer, The Canada Life Assurance Company (CLAC) & Managing Director, Canada Life Asset Management Limited

David took over as Chief Investment Officer, Canada Life Limited and Managing Director, Canada Life Asset Management Limited in July 2013. In May 2024 his remit was expanded to oversee the general account investment teams for the newly created European Asset Management function. He oversees all investment functions including fixed income, equities, real estate, commercial mortgages as well as distribution for Canada and Europe.

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Mark Giancola

Chief Operating Officer, Investments

Mark is responsible for managing all aspects of Canada Life Asset Managements’ commercial and financial performance. His role includes overseeing the equities and multi asset teams, the distribution team and various investment operations areas supporting Canada Life and Canada Life Asset Management.

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Roger Dawes

Head of Fixed Income – Portfolio Management

Roger joined Canada Life Asset Management in 1998 and was appointed fund manager in 2005. He became Head of Fixed Income in 2011.

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Craig Rippe

Head of Multi-Asset

Craig joined Canada Life Asset Management in March 2004. He became Head of UK Equities in March 2010 and was appointed Head of Multi-Asset Funds in May 2018.

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Sarah Parkinson

Head of Investment Governance

Sarah joined Canada Life Asset Management in 1998 and has over 15 years’ experience in Risk, Compliance and Investment Governance.

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Mike Willans

Head of Equities

Mike joined Canada Life Asset Management in October 1999. He became Head of International Equities in March 2010 and was appointed Head of Equities in May 2018.

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Nicholas Bent

Head of Real Estate Finance

Nicholas joined Canada Life Asset Management in 2000 and is responsible for the Real Estate Finance activities in the business, covering both loan origination and management of the existing book.

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Rebekah Riddell

Head of Trading, Canada Life Asset Management

Rebekah was appointed Head of Trading for Canada Life Asset Management in 2022.

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Rick Wisentaner

Head of Credit Research

Rick joined Canada Life Asset Management in April 2018 and is responsible for the Credit Research team. He also plays a leading role with colleagues across Europe, Canada and US to initiate and implement a business wide Sustainable and Responsible Investment process.

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