Niall Grady will lead Sun Life's risk function across Asia, strengthening the company's risk practices to support business growth​.

HONG KONG – (August 28, 2024) Sun Life today announced the appointment of Niall Grady as Chief Risk Officer for Asia, effective September 16, 2024.

Niall will support the acceleration of Sun Life's strategy and growth aspirations in the region through active risk management and coordinated risk initiatives across Asia. He will play a pivotal role in effective governance and ensuring synergies across our Asia operations

With more than two decades of leadership experience in enterprise, operational and investment risk management and compliance across banking, financial services, asset management and the insurance industries, Niall brings a wealth of experience to Sun Life.  He joins from FWD Group where his roles included Chief Compliance and Investment Risk Officer and Chief Compliance & Operational Risk Officer.

Tom Murphy, EVP and Chief Risk Officer at Sun Life, commented on Niall's appointment saying, "Niall's arrival marks a significant advancement in our ongoing journey to enhance our risk management framework furthering our company's commitment to achieving secure and thriving growth in Asia. His strategic approach to people and policyholders, aligns with Sun Life's Purpose of helping Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Niall's leadership and experience will support us in achieving our growth ambitions in Asia.”

Niall Grady commented on his new role: "I am thrilled to be joining Sun Life during such an important time in the region. It's an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that values the balance between managing risks and fostering growth. I look forward to supporting our strategies across the region and ensuring that our risk management practices are robust and effective, setting us up for long-term success."

Niall holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Portsmouth University and an Honours in Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Services from the University of Manchester.

About Sun Life

Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of June 30, 2024, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.46 trillion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.

Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.

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