Craig MacLennan and Kristen McElhone join FP Canada
TORONTO, June 17, 2020 /CNW/ - FP Canada™ is delighted to announce the addition of two more experienced leaders to the organization. Craig MacLennan joined FP Canada as Director, Policy & Government Affairs, effective April 27. Kristen McElhone will join FP Canada as Director, Industry Relations, effective July 6.
Craig MacLennan, Director, Policy & Government Affairs
As Director, Policy & Government Affairs, MacLennan is responsible for leading FP Canada's policy agenda and working closely with governments and regulators across the country on initiatives that will enhance the financial well-being of Canadians.
MacLennan is a seasoned, senior public affairs leader. Most recently, he was Director of Government and Stakeholder Relations with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), where he developed and led strategy on many of the OLG's most significant files. MacLennan brings to FP Canada broad policy skills and experience from both the federal and provincial governments, where he held several Chief of Staff roles to various senior ministers for many years.
"With provinces such as Ontario and Saskatchewan having recently made important progress on title protection legislation, it's critical that we maintain momentum in the policy realm," says FP Canada President and CEO Cary List. "Craig will provide essential leadership as we continue to advance this and other policy initiatives for the benefit of all Canadians."
Kristen McElhone, Director, Industry Relations
As Director, Industry Relations, McElhone will be responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with industry organizations. She will be a key ambassador for FP Canada's programs with industry and for the continued adoption and growth of CFP® certification and QAFP™ certification within the financial services sector.
McElhone brings to FP Canada over 15 years of relationship management experience in financial services. She most recently served as Vice President, Partnerships & Business Development – Eastern Canada, for Worldsource Financial Management (WFM) and Worldsource Securities Inc. (WSI), where she led their relationships with advisors and corporate partners in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes. Her previous experience includes various senior roles at SEI Investments, including acting as the key relationship manager for the firm's strategic partners.
"Employers play a huge role in helping advance professional financial planning. FP Canada is committed to continuously strengthening our relationships with employers and related industry organizations across Canada," says List. "Kristen's extensive experience will be instrumental in helping us develop even stronger relationships with industry partners."
About FP Canada
A national professional body working in the public interest, FP Canada™ is dedicated to championing better financial wellness for all Canadians by leading the advancement of professional financial planning in Canada. There are approximately 21,000 professional financial planners in Canada who, through CFP® certification and QAFP™ certification, meet FP Canada's standards.
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