Lockton, the world's largest privately held independent insurance brokerage, today announced the appointment of Julie Duchesne as People Solutions Leader, Canada. As employers face growing pressure to manage benefits costs, support employee wellbeing, and address people-related risks, Duchesne's appointment represents a significant investment in building Lockton’s employee health, benefits, retirement, and people risk advisory services in Canada, with the firm preparing to welcome clients in the coming months.
"Employee wellbeing and human capital risk have become strategic business priorities for employers across Canada. Julie’s leadership and benefits experience will be key in positioning Lockton Canada at the forefront of the evolving People Solutions marketplace," said Stéphane Lespérance, Chief Executive Officer of Lockton Canada. "Julie's innovative thinking and deep understanding of people risk perfectly positions her to shape an offering that will help Canadian employers build people strategies that improve workforce wellbeing, manage risk and support long-term business performance."
In her new role, Duchesne will lead the strategic direction and growth of Lockton Canada's People Solutions business, advancing Lockton's advisory capabilities and strengthening its client advisory services. She will be responsible for developing the firm's employee health, benefits and retirement capabilities in Canada, working closely with clients to align their people strategies with long-term business objectives. Through tailored solutions, she will help clients navigate the evolving relationship between workforce wellbeing, organizational performance, and risk management.
“Julie’s appointment is an important milestone in the continued growth of our People Solutions business around the world,” said Simon Gilliat, International Head of People Solutions for Lockton. “Canada represents a significant opportunity, and Julie’s reputation, relationships and entrepreneurial approach make her ideally placed to build a distinctive offering that reflects Lockton’s client-centric culture. I’m looking forward to working with her as we continue to strengthen our capabilities and bring the best of our global expertise to Canadian and multinational clients.”
Based in Montreal, Duchesne’s bilingual leadership reinforces Lockton's commitment to building an independent, client-focused People Solutions offering for Canadian employers in both official languages, supported by leading digital capabilities and deep market expertise. Her appointment enhances Lockton’s ability to deliver customized solutions that help employers manage benefits costs, support workforce health and wellbeing, and create meaningful employee experiences.
About Julie Duchesne
Julie Duchesne joins Lockton Canada as People Solutions Leader. With more than 25 years of experience in the group insurance and employee benefits industry, she brings industry-recognized expertise in health, benefits, wellbeing, and people risk strategy. Before joining Lockton, she held senior leadership positions within a global consulting organization, where she played a key role building one of Canada's largest leading employee benefits practices. She is a Fellow of both the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA), a frequent keynote speaker on the future of healthcare, workforce wellbeing and people risk and currently serves on the board of the ARSAC Foundation.
About Lockton
What makes Lockton stand apart is also what makes it better: independence. Lockton’s private ownership empowers its nearly 15,000 Associates doing business in 160+ countries to focus solely on clients’ risk and insurance needs. With expertise that reaches around the globe, Lockton delivers the deep understanding needed to accomplish remarkable results. Lockton’s Canadian business operates as Lockton Brokers, ULC d/b/a Lockton Canada.
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