Sun Life veteran named CFO for Asian operations

He has been interim CFO since September last year.

Sun Life Financial Inc. has appointed Bennet Li as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Asia. 

He will report to Tim Deacon, Executive Vice President and CFO, and Manjit Singh, President of Sun Life Asia.

Li will oversee financial strategies, operational processes, and capital allocation across Asia. His focus will be on advancing finance strategic objectives to drive growth in the region and maximize long-term shareholder value.

He has been serving as interim CFO for Sun Life Asia since September 2024 and has been with the company since 2002. 

His previous roles include leadership positions in Finance, Actuarial, and Group Benefits and Retirement Services in both Asia and Canada. 

Most recently, he was Vice President, Head of Strategic Finance, and Country Manager for Mainland China.

Li will be based at Sun Life’s regional headquarters in Hong Kong and will join the Asia Executive Team. 

He holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts from the University of Toronto and is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries and the Society of Actuaries.