Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global leader in insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services, has appointed Ezaque Lopes as National Growth Leader of Gallagher Benefit Services (Canada) Group Inc. In this new role, Lopes will be responsible for developing a plan to help more clients attract and retain top talent while driving greater productivity, profitability and organizational wellbeing.
Lopes joins Gallagher with more than 30 years of group benefits and business development experience with several large insurance companies.
"Ezaque's expertise in developing sales strategies and building client relationships will allow us to help our clients build better workplaces throughout Canada," said Melanie Jeannotte, National President of Gallagher Benefit Services (Canada) Group Inc. "Ezaque's strategic direction, combined with the knowledge and enthusiasm of more than 250 talented consultants in 15 offices around the nation, is a win-win for Gallagher and the Canadian clients we serve."
Gallagher's comprehensive approach goes well beyond basic employee benefits. As seen in the recently released Organizational Wellbeing & Talent Insights Report — Canada Edition, Gallagher has developed a holistic consulting platform that examines approaches to compensation, benefits, retirement and employee communications that are increasingly associated with high-performing organizations. In his role, Ezaque will be responsible for expanding the breadth of consulting capabilities as well as supporting Gallagher's strategic approach to mergers and acquisitions across Canada.
"I'm thrilled to join Gallagher's Canadian team. Working alongside the most talented consulting professionals in Canada is a true honour. I am confident that, together, we can help employers across the country face their future with confidence," said Ezaque.
About Gallagher
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG), a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The company has operations in 48 countries and offers client service capabilities in more than 150 countries around the world through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.
Media Contact:
Alison Muth — Gallagher Benefit Services
(216) 377-2595 or Alison_Muth@ajg.com