Canada Life Asset Management strengthens distribution team with two new hires

Canada Life Asset Management has appointed Ryan Welch as Discretionary Sales Director and Henry Lee as Advisory Business Development Manager, strengthening its distribution team with two newly created roles.

Both will report to James Stoddart, Head of Distribution, and will support the growth of Canada Life Asset Management’s sales and distribution across institutional, advisory and discretionary audiences.

Ryan Welch brings more than 25 years’ worth of experience, joining Canada Life Asset Management from Candiam where he was Senior Investment Sales Manager. Henry Lee joins from River Global where he was National Business Development Manager. 

James Stoddart, Head of Distribution, Canada Life Asset Management said:

“We are delighted to welcome Ryan Welch and Henry Lee to the distribution team at Canada Life Asset Management. Their expertise will further enhance our ability to deliver exceptional service to clients and will play an important role as we continue to grow our distribution footprint, strengthen our market presence, and drive long-term success.”

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Notes to editors

Enquiries:

Press enquiries should be directed to:

Elle McAtamney , Canada Life, +44 7913 568213, elle.mcatamney@canadalife.co.uk  

About Canada Life:

Canada Life is part of a group of companies controlled by Great-West Lifeco Inc., a Canadian headquartered, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management and reinsurance businesses. Through its subsidiary companies, Great-West Lifeco operates in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GWO and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.

Canada Life Limited began operations in the United Kingdom (UK) in 1903 and provides UK individuals and businesses with a range of retirement, investment, insurance and wealth solutions. Canada Life offers individual annuities, pension de-risking solutions, home finance, estate planning and investment options, and workplace protection products.

Canada Life Limited (no.973271) is registered in England and Wales, authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority, and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Stonehaven UK Limited (no.05487702), trading as Canada Life, is registered in England and Wales and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Canada Life International Limited (no.033178C) and CLI Institutional Limited (no.108017C) are Isle of Man registered companies authorised and regulated by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority. Canada Life International Assurance (Ireland) DAC (no. 440141) and Canada Life International Assurance (Ireland) DAC are authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Canada Life Asset Management is the brand for investment management activities undertaken by Canada Life Asset Management Limited (no.3846821), Canada Life Limited and Canada Life European Real Estate Limited (no.03846823). Canada Life Asset Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Please note that while Canada Life Limited and Canada Life Asset Management Limited are regulated as stated above, property management and the provision of commercial mortgages are not regulated activities.

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