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“ As a female in a male-dominated industry , I see the value I can bring in building relationships and the power in asking the right questions . The simplest questions sometimes lead to the best discussions and insights ”
But what she is particularly proud of , she says , is to lead a business that has the power to impact society – by helping Canadians save for retirement and achieve lifetime financial security – and that has made sustainability and diversity a priority .
Passionate about supporting diversity , equity , and inclusion , Oricia is committed to bringing more women to the asset management table . Her leadership both within the organisation and the community ( she is co-founder of 100 Women Who Care Toronto West ) coupled with her dedication to championing equality and breaking down barriers for the next generation of leaders to come has been widely recognised , recently garnering her a place on the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada list .
Leading change in a post-pandemic era As a leader responsible for a company that employs more than 400 people , Oricia tells Business Chief that her focus is on building a business that provides jobs to the next generation , creates a work environment that has a positive impact on mental health , and does good in the world .
“ My ambition for Sun Life Global Investments is to be the most forward-looking investment manager and the asset manager of choice in Canada ,” she says .
“ As a leader , I have a vision to drive the business forward and I love to bring people together on that journey . It ’ s also critical as a leader to be vulnerable and allow others to see and know me . At times we fail , but we must see the opportunity to learn , adjust , and move on .”
Oricia believes that as we emerge from the pandemic and face increased market volatility and inflation , leaders need to be open to listen more than ever before .
“ We need to seek to understand what advisors , clients and employees want . We need to be curious and take time to learn , unlearn and relearn . We also need to define the outcomes we want to achieve as a business and empower
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