Montreal-based Standard Life Assurance Co. of Canada Tuesday today four senior management appointments.

Graham Rowan, senior vice president, technology is responsible for all aspects of technology strategy, planning, delivery and operations, including the integration of emerging technologies to leverage the company’s innovative product and service offerings.

Rowan has more than 20 years experience shaping and delivering programs, partnerships and commercial contracts in the financial services and human resources sectors. He joined Standard Life in 2011 as the head of IT and shared services at its UK operations.

Yanic Chagnon, vice president, retail solutions, and Philippe Toupin, vice president, group solutions, are responsible for developing and managing customer-led solutions which continue to differentiate Standard Life’s product and service offerings. They report to Michel Fortin, senior vice president, marketing and customer solutions.

Chagnon has more than 18 years experience in the financial services sector. He previously served as senior manager of retail investment products and as vice-president of investment solutions at a major Canadian bank.

Toupin has more than 24 years experience as a consultant in group benefits. For the last 13 years, he worked with a global, professional services company.

Christine Potvin, vice president, business change and delivery will oversee collaboration between Standard Life’s Business Change and Delivery Centre and other operational activities. She will also define the required partnerships to plan, monitor and deliver the company’s large portfolio of business projects.

Potvin joined Standard Life in 2001 and most recently served as vice president, customer experience, group insurance. She reports to. Sophie Fortin, senior vice president, people, business change and communications.

Charles Guay, president and CEO of Standard Life said: “These appointments strengthen the depth of our leadership team. These new senior management members will play a vital role in helping to achieve our strategic objectives and to position us as a leading provider of long-term savings and investment solutions.”