Sedgwick has named Gary Gardner as senior vice president of national sales in Canada.

In his new role, Gardner will be responsible for overseeing sales of Sedgwick’s products and services across the country. He will also help in developing business development strategies, identifying new market opportunities, as well as supporting Sedgwick’s growth in Canada.

He has more than 35 years of experience in global sales and marketing, specializing in disability, data management, business process outsourcing, property and casualty, third-party claims administration and workers’ compensation consulting.

Gardner received his Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation from the Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC). He has also been recognized for his charity work for the benefit of the Ontario Risk and Insurance Management Society (ORIMS) and the Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC). Gardner earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto.

“Gary joins us at a pivotal stage in Sedgwick’s business development in Canada, and I am confident he will excel in his new role and boost our sales operations, so we can better serve our customers and meet our market goals,” Sedgwick Canada president Michael C. Holden said in a statement.

“Gary’s knowledge of our claim services and business process outsourcing and consulting solutions will be a great addition to Sedgwick and our clients,” added Sedgwick group president Bob Peterson. “With his extensive experience in the industry, Gary’s appointment nicely complements our business strategy and supports our plans for continued expansion in this market.”