Gallagher appoints Ezaque Lopes as national growth leader

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is appointing Ezaque Lopes as national growth leader of Gallagher Benefit Services (Canada) Group Inc.

In the role, Lopes will be responsible for developing a plan to help more plan sponsor clients attract and retain top talent while driving greater productivity, profitability and organizational well-being, according to a press release.

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With more than 30 years of group benefits and business development experience, Lopes previously worked at several large insurance companies, including SSQ Life Insurance Co. Inc., Sun Life and Manulife Financial.

“I’m thrilled to join Gallagher’s Canadian team,” said Lopes. “I am confident that, together, we can help employers across the country face their future with confidence.”