Standard Life today announced the appointment of Joseph Iannicelli as president of Standard Life Canadian operations, effective January 1st, 2005. He will replace Claude Garcia who will retire after nearly 22 years of service with the company.

Iannicelli is presently senior vp, group insurance, Canadian Operations. He joined Standard Life in 1992 and, in 1995, was appointed regional sales manager, group insurance in Toronto. He became vp, marketing, group life and health four years later and then was appointed to his current position in December 2002.

“During his career at Standard Life, Joseph has constantly demonstrated strong leadership qualities in all his roles,” said Sandy Crombie, group chief executive of Standard Life, in a release. “We are very fortunate to have a man of his caliber to succeed Claude Garcia and we are delighted that he has agreed to lead our Canadian operations which are integral to the group’s plans for the future,” said Crombie.