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Melissa Kennedy
General Counsel at
SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC.
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2026-09-29
Profile
Melissa J.
Kennedy is currently Director at Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada since 2019, Director at Toronto Financial Services Alliance, Director at Sun Life Global Investments, Inc., Executive VP, Chief Legal & Public Policy Officer at Sun Life Financial, Inc. since 2014, Member of the Ontario Bar Association since 1989, and Founding Member of Legal Leaders For Diversity & Inclusion.
Former positions include Director at Sun Life Everbright Life Insurance Co., Ltd., Independent Director at Dialogue Health Technologies, Inc. from 2022 to 2023, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board from 2009 to 2014, and Head-Prosecution Team at Ontario Securities Commission from 2001 to 2003.
Education includes graduate studies at the University of Toronto and undergraduate studies at Carleton University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | 15,241 ( 0% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-09-29 |
Melissa Kennedy active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC. | General Counsel | 2014-06-15 |
Ontario Bar Association
 Ontario Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as association that provides legal services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1988-12-31 |
Sun Life Global Investments, Inc.
 Sun Life Global Investments, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory services | Director/Board Member | - |
Toronto Financial Services Alliance
 Toronto Financial Services Alliance Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial services | Director/Board Member | - |
Legal Leaders For Diversity & Inclusion
 Legal Leaders For Diversity & Inclusion Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association of general counsel to support and commit for creating a more inclusive legal profession | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
 Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Director/Board Member | 2019-11-11 |
Former positions of Melissa Kennedy
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| DIALOGUE HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-07-30 |
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board
 Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board Investment ManagersFinance OTPPB is an active, global investor which seeks to achieve superior returns and manage related risks to ensure the long-term sustainability of the pension plan. With board oversight, the plan's management manages both the policy and asset mix together under their expanded OneTeachers' total-fund strategy. They invest strategically across key markets and sectors to deliver steady returns. | General Counsel | 2014-05-31 |
Ontario Securities Commission
 Ontario Securities Commission General GovernmentGovernment Regulates securities | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2003-06-30 |
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Education of Melissa Kennedy
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Connections
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 12 |
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Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board Investment ManagersFinance OTPPB is an active, global investor which seeks to achieve superior returns and manage related risks to ensure the long-term sustainability of the pension plan. With board oversight, the plan's management manages both the policy and asset mix together under their expanded OneTeachers' total-fund strategy. They invest strategically across key markets and sectors to deliver steady returns. | Finance |
Sun Life Financial, Inc.
 Sun Life Financial, Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides annuities, life and health insurance services | Finance |
University of Toronto
 University of Toronto Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Carleton University
 Carleton University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Ontario Bar Association
Ontario Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as association that provides legal services | Commercial Services |
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
Toronto Financial Services Alliance
Toronto Financial Services Alliance Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial services | Finance |
Ontario Securities Commission
Ontario Securities Commission General GovernmentGovernment Regulates securities | Government |
Sun Life Everbright Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
 Sun Life Everbright Life Insurance Co., Ltd. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance services | Finance |
Sun Life Global Investments, Inc.
Sun Life Global Investments, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory services | Finance |
Legal Leaders For Diversity & Inclusion
Legal Leaders For Diversity & Inclusion Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association of general counsel to support and commit for creating a more inclusive legal profession | Commercial Services |
Dialogue Health Technologies, Inc.
 Dialogue Health Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops virtual healthcare and wellness platform | Technology Services |
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