Standard Life Assurance Company of Canada has promoted Edward Adam to his new role as regional vp, retail markets, Western region.

Adam’s extensive experience ensures continuity in the Western region for Standard Life, helping the company to build its resources to better serve intermediaries in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and the territories.

One of his first mandates will be to strengthen Standard Life’s representation in its Vancouver and Calgary offices. Adam will be located in the Vancouver Regional Centre.

Adam has been a senior consultant with Standard Life since December 2004. He brings to his new position 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. As well as senior consultant/wholesaler, Adam has held positions ranging from Branch Manager to Investment Advisor and Compliance Officer. Ed completed his BA (Economics) at the University of British Columbia and his MBA at Wilfrid Laurier University.