The Standard Life Assurance Company of Canada today announced the appointment of Vincenzo Ciampi to the position of vice president, strategy and corporate development.

Ciampi will support the lines of business and divisions in the development of their strategic plans, while ensuring that these plans are in line with the overall corporate strategies. He will be also responsible for monitoring the implementation of all the business unit strategic plans. As well, he will research and identify new business opportunities for the insurer.

Prior to this appointment, Ciampi worked for an information technology consulting firm where he was director, strategic projects. He has also had important management responsibilities with insurance and banking firms.

Ciampi graduated from McGill University where he obtained his B. Com. in marketing and international business. He also obtained his MBA from the HEC Montreal.