Our Leadership Team

As President and Chief Executive Officer of People Corporation, Brevan is responsible for providing leadership and overall strategic direction to our corporation and its subsidiaries. He oversees the company’s operations, policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives set out by the Board of Directors.

Experience

As a co-founder of the company, Brevan has been with People Corporation since its inception in 2005, playing a critical and influential role in the strategic and operational growth of the organization. Brevan has held a variety of essential roles: leading acquisitions prior to the company creating a corporate development function, leading the finance function when the company was taken public, running various back office and client services functions, and ultimately leading the Administration, Consulting, Brokerage, and Shared Services business units which culminated in his appointment to President and then President & Chief Executive Officer. Throughout this time, Brevan has furthered his commitment to the company’s mission of helping clients recruit, retain, reward, engage, and care for their employees and plan members. Before joining People Corporation, Brevan held corporate development, finance, and project management roles at CanWest Global Communications and prior to that, at Band-X Ltd., which provided him significant international financial and accounting experience.

Education and designations

• Bachelor of Science, Oxford Brookes University
• Bachelor of Business Science, University of Cape Town
• ACCA
• CPA
• CFA Level 1

Focused on strategic growth opportunities in existing and new business segments, Paul directs our corporate development group.

Paul leads the corporate development function and is responsible for overseeing all initiatives and activities aimed at the origination and execution of mergers, acquisitions, and investments aligned with the company’s overall strategic growth plan.

Experience

Paul has 25 years of corporate development-related experience. Immediately prior to joining People Corporation, Paul was Senior Managing Director in Deloitte LLP’s corporate finance business based in Winnipeg where his primary focus was mergers and acquisitions, financing, and board advisory mandates. In addition, Paul has over 14 years’ experience in the Canadian investment banking sector in progressively senior roles, focused on advising clients on their mergers and acquisitions and public market financing options.

Education and designations

• Master of Business Administration, Richard Ivey School of Business
• Bachelor of Commerce, University of Manitoba

As Chief Operating Officer, Manny plays an instrumental role supporting the organization in the execution of our vision and strategy. He has overall responsibly for operations including client experience, technology, and innovation.

Experience

Manny brings experience in business development and transformation in a diverse range of sectors. Before he joined People Corporation, Manny held the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation, where he led the executive team to deliver on all financial, social, and employee metrics related to running the $1.5B business. Prior to that he spent 26 years at StandardAero where he was responsible for multiple businesses with full P&L accountability across multiple sectors with the last one being the Helicopters Sector. He currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Asper School of Business - The Associates.

Education and designations

• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), University of Manitoba

As Senior Vice President & Group Head, Member Solutions, Joe establishes and oversees the development, design, and implementation of our digital and integrated suite of solutions that serve our plan sponsors and plan members.

Experience

Joe has a successful track record of leading and growing consulting business. He has over 20 years’ experience as a strategic HR consultant with large multi-national consulting firms in various geographies and industries. He has expertise in digital health, retirement and savings arrangements including plan design, governance, risk, and financial.

He’s actively involved in the industry, having served on the regional and national councils of the Association of Canadian Pension Management. He also worked with the Society of Actuaries building their Canadian office and was instrumental in elevating their brand in Canada. Before joining us, Joe was Vice President, Ontario Retirement Solutions Leader and Client Relationship Partner at Morneau Shepell. Prior to that he held the role of Alberta Wealth Business Leader at Mercer.

Education and designations

• Bachelor of Science, University of Toronto
• Major in Actuarial Science and Commerce
• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries

Ross oversees the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of services and operations for the organization. He leads the company’s single and multi-employer administration, operations, and member service organizations that serve advisors, plan sponsors, and plan members.

Experience

Ross has over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining People Corporation, Ross was Vice President at Scotiabank leading the Toronto Contact Centre and Global Centralized Enablement and prior to that, was Vice President and General Manager Customer Engagement Network at American Express.

Education and designations

• Bachelor of Arts, University of Manitoba
• Master of Business Administration (Honours), Management Systems and International Business, Fordham Gabelli School of Business

As Senior Vice President Corporate Channel, Small/Medium Business, Graeme oversees the alignment and delivery of best practices for small- and mid-sized clients. He sets the strategy and executes the business development framework that ultimately delivers our unique service model for this client group.

Experience

Graeme’s leadership experience spans over 25 years and includes operations and finance focused roles in the UK. Prior to joining People Corporation, Graeme spent 10 years in the role of Director of Finance at a UK-based firm.

Education and designations

• Bachelor of Commerce, University of Manitoba
• ACMA, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Kimberley leads the evolution of our growth and service delivery models for our Medium/Large client segments, Group Retirement Solutions, Integrated Solutions, and our Indigenous Services Practice. Kimberley is known for her client centric point of view and a desire to provide our clients with fact-based decision making and insights to help meet their strategic goals.

Experience

Kimberley has worked in the group benefits consulting industry for her entire career and has a wide range of expertise and experience from consulting front line through to leadership. Prior to joining People Corporation, she spent 20 years at AON, and before that she worked at Watson Wyatt, two years of which she spent in London, England.

Education and designations

• BA, English Literature, University of Alberta

As a member of our executive management team, Adam leads the organization’s integration, product, underwriting, marketing, legal, compliance, and risk management departments. His focus is building, implementing, and overseeing these functions in alignment with our enterprise strategy.

Experience

Adam brings 20+ years of progressive and diverse experience in structuring, negotiating, and executing corporate and commercial transactions, as well as implementing and overseeing operations within associated risk frameworks. Prior to joining People Corporation Adam held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Street Capital Bank of Canada where he led the process of converting the predecessor entity into a Canadian Schedule I bank.

Education and designations

• Bachelor of Arts, University of British Columbia
• MA, Political Science, University of Toronto
• Bachelor of Laws, Osgoode Hall Law School
• A member of the Massachusetts Bar and called to the Ontario Bar

As Chief People Officer, Beth has oversight of all human resource activities including talent acquisition, people services, compensation, and benefits, change management, employee experience, and learning & development. Beth’s authentic leadership style, combined with her enthusiasm for collaboration and delivering service excellence, strengthens our people experience, ensuring People Corporation is an employer of choice.

Experience

Beth has an extensive global background focused on establishing, implementing, and enhancing strategic people solutions with national and international organizations. Beth brings over 30 year’s experience to her role. Prior to joining People Corporation, she held the role of Group Human Resource Director at Monsoon Accessorize, a worldwide fashion retailer with over 1000 locations globally, and Vice President, Human Resources at The North West Company.

Education and designations

• Bachelor of Arts with Honours, Business Studies, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, England
• Post Graduate Diploma, Personnel Management, University of Westminster, England
• CPHR Manitoba - Canada
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional - USA
• Fellow CIPD - England

Jennifer is responsible for all aspects of technology enablement including strategy, architecture, infrastructure, integration, and applications, as well as cyber security and data platforms. Her focus is ensuring that strategic technology enablers are in place to deliver the right outcomes, support growth, and provide an exceptional client experience.

Experience

Jennifer brings over 20 years of leadership and technology experience to her role with a focus on enterprise processes, technologies, and building high performing diverse, multi-functional teams. Prior to joining People Corporation, Jennifer served as the Vice President of Information Technology and Business Systems at Price Industries, where she was responsible for aligning the Information Technology function to the corporate strategy and played a key role in delivering on critical strategic, technical, and management initiatives.

Education and designations

• Bachelor of Arts, University of Manitoba
• IT Management Program, Queens University School of Business
• Masters Economics, University of Manitoba

In his role as Chief Client Officer, Marcelo has overall strategic and execution accountabilities for client acquisition, retention, and servicing across our multi-channel distribution system.  His focus includes accelerating sustainable and profitable growth across all regions and business units by implementing proven best practices and fostering an environment of collaboration.

Experience

Marcelo brings 20+ years of progressive and diverse experience driving organizational transformations that delivered sustainable results by creating a culture of engagement and fact-based decision making. Marcelo joined us after a 17-year career with Allstate Insurance where his last role was Chief Customer Officer.

Education and designations

• Bachelor of Economics, University of Tucuman, Argentina
• MBA, Austral University, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• CPA and CMA

As Senior Vice President & Group Head Benefits Solutions, George leads and sets the strategic direction for our benefit administration partners, BPA Financial Group, Coughlin & Associates, and The McAteer Group of Companies.

Experience

With over 20 years of progressive leadership experience, George is a recognized leader in evolving organizational client-centric growth cultures. A trusted advisor, innovator, and expert in health and benefits, George creates and guides multi-disciplinary teams across businesses, achieving shared client and organizational objectives. Prior to joining us, George held the role of Vice President & National Commercial Leader, Health & Benefits at Aon Hewitt, and prior to that, he held the role of Assistant Vice President, Manulife.

Education and designations

• BA, Political Science, Concordia University

As Senior Vice President & Group Head of Partner Solutions, Scott is responsible for developing and leading a team that’s focused on building strong and lasting relationships with our advisor partners and equipping them with the insights and tools they need to provide credible and independent advice to their clients. Passionate about the group insurance industry and building a strong team, Scott is involved with recruiting our employees and creating a culture that helps us acquire and retain top talent.

Experience

Scott joined People Corporation with the acquisition of Benefits by Design (BBD), where he’d worked for over 10 years in a variety of roles including sales, management, and leadership with his most recent role being managing partner. Before joining BBD, Scott completed his articles at a Toronto law firm.

Education and designations

• Bachelor of Business Administration, Wilfrid Laurier University
• Juris Doctor, Queen’s University Law School

In her role, Sue partners with her team to define strategies that drive organizational effectiveness to ensure the highest level of client satisfaction while building a productive and profitable business operation.

Experience

Sue has had a diverse career spanning multiple industries and includes leadership in the areas of human resources, business development, organizational development, and operations. Prior to joining People Corporation, Sue held multiple leadership roles ranging from Associate Partner at IBM Canada to Vice President, Internal Relations and Operations at United Way Winnipeg.

Education and designations

• Bachelor of Education, University of Manitoba
• Business Teacher Ed, Red River College Polytech
• A.F.E.T.Y Accredited – Academy of Brain Based Learning
• ACC Certified Executive Coach
• EQi-2.0 Certified

As Senior Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis, Justin plays an important role serving as the catalyst for assessing underlying performance of the business, identifying trends, and making recommendations on how to evolve the process towards improved financial results.

Experience

Justin has extensive experience gained through various senior finance roles which included the responsibilities of integrating best practices and reporting on key performance metrics and results, leading enterprise-wide cost optimization programs, managing the investor relations practice, driving the digitization and automation of processes and financial reporting, and leading the procurement and sourcing function. Before joining People Corporation, Justin held the role of Vice President, CFO Global Technology, Corporate & Procurement at Sun Life.

Education and designations

• Bachelor of Administrative and Commercial Studies program, Western University
• CPA

As Chief Financial Officer, Darren has oversight of all financial activities including capital planning, corporate finance and treasury management, financial planning and analysis, business insights and data management, accounting and controls, and financial reporting.

Experience

Darren is a proven financial executive with extensive experience leading various financial functions across a broad range of industries, including oil and gas, transportation, construction, energy, banking, government, knowledge-based industries, agriculture, and not for profit. Before joining People Corporation, Darren held Chief Financial Officer roles with Badger Infrastructure Solutions and Wajax Corporation, and various financial executive and leadership roles with Canadian Pacific Railway, Enbridge, Bank of Montreal, and Royal Bank.

Education and designations

• Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Lakehead University
• Economic Development, University of Waterloo
• Master of Business Administration, University of Manitoba
• Doctor of Business Administration, University of Phoenix