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Victor’s leaders

The people behind our protection. We have the high-level oversight and in-depth knowledge to safeguard people and businesses against whatever they face next.

Canada leadership

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David Cook

President

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Stefanie McKay

Chief Underwriting Officer & Managing Director, Victor Canada

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Tara McGuire

Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Victor

Tara McGuire is the strategic partner and advisor for human capital matters to the leadership team at various Victor operating companies. Her areas of responsibility include developing and executing human capital strategy and change initiatives, compensation, talent management process and employee relations.

Tara brings more than 20 years of Human Resources experience in talent acquisition, compensation/job evaluation, talent management programs, employee relations and HR systems to this position. She has an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in Human Resources from the University of Ottawa.

She is a member of the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) and earned her Certified Human Resource Leader (CHRL) designation.

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Tanya Banfield

Claims Leader & Managing Director, Victor Canada

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Rhonda Sommerville

Group and Retiree Benefits Leader & Managing Director, Victor Canada

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Robert DeMello

Senior IT Leader & Senior Vice- President, Victor Canada

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Barb Drysdale

Marketing and Communications Leader & Vice-President, Victor Canada

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Stéphane Renaud

Chief Actuary & Managing Director, Victor Canada

Global leadership

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Charles Williamson

Chief Executive Officer, Victor

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Tim Carter

Chief Underwriting Officer, Victor Interim International Leader

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Ashleigh Cashman

President and Chief Underwriting Officer, ICAT

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Carie Ferdani

Chief Operating Officer, Victor US & ICAT

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Brian McDermott

Chief Information Officer, Victor

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Tara McGuire

Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Victor

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Fred Willemze

Country Leader, Victor Netherlands