David Hayes

David Hayes, CPA, CA, currently serves as the Senior Vice-President of Finance for Workplace Solutions at Canada Life, overseeing the financial operations related to group insurance and retirement plans since January 2021. Prior to this role, David held multiple leadership positions at Sun Life from 2004 to 2021, including Vice President Finance and CFO for both Group Benefits and Group Retirement Services, where responsibilities included leading substantial finance teams and guiding the strategic direction of those businesses. David also served as Chief Accountant, responsible for public disclosures, and as AVP for Corporate Development and Tax, focusing on acquisitions, financial modeling, and international tax planning. David began a career at Deloitte as a Senior Manager in International Tax. Educational qualifications include a Master of Accounting and a Bachelor of Arts in Chartered Accountancy Studies, both from the University of Waterloo.