Each year, the Women's Executive Network (WXN) honours strong women leaders who have become agents of change in reshaping Canadian organizations at the highest levels; and this year one insurance executive is among the top 100 in the nation.
Christiane Bergevin, the EVP of
Desjardins Group partnerships and business development for the office of the president, made the 2014 list of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners.
For Bergevin, she credits her background in sports for her ability to succeed.
“Anticipation,” said Bergevin. “As a former competitive tennis player and coach, I know that the ability to succeed is much greater for those who anticipate well and who train themselves to even better anticipate, thus leaving more time to prepare the next move.”
Since joining the firm in 2009, Bergevin has led strategic acquisitions and partnerships to significantly increase the reach and scope of Desjardins Group.
The award espouses the traits of bold leadership and recognizes the diverse contributions of these inspiring women.
In addition to Desjardins Group, three RBC leaders – Emily Jelich, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Linda Mantia, Executive Vice President, Digital, Payments & Cards and Kim Mason, Regional President, Greater Toronto Region – were recognized among this group of top women achievers.
Kathleen (Katie) Taylor, Chair of the Board at RBC, was also named to the list.
“We are extremely proud that our leaders are being recognized for their ability to inspire and effect change both in their corporate roles and in their communities,” said Dave McKay, President and Chief Executive Officer of RBC. “Developing our leaders of today and tomorrow challenges us all to be better and achieve more.”
Thirty-seven per cent of RBC's executives are women in Canada, its board is comprised of 33 per cent women and the chair of the board, Katie Taylor, is the first woman chair of a major Canadian bank.
For a complete list of the top 100, click
here.
