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“No matter how many clients I have, I make sure to call each one personally every quarter. It’s a chance to not only update them on their portfolio, but also check on how they’re doing personally”
Kelvin Rampersad,
Carte Wealth Management
As president and CEO of the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), Celyeste Power works with Canadian governments and key stakeholders to build a strong, stable P&C industry and a stronger and safer Canada.
Previously, Power served as executive vice president, strategic initiatives and advocacy, where she advanced IBC’s national advocacy priorities through foresight and strategic management of issues affecting Canada’s property and casualty insurance industry. She has held progressively senior positions at IBC, developing strong relationships with the executive leadership team, members, insurance stakeholders and consumers. Her previous IBC roles include national corporate spokesperson; executive director, strategy and member engagement; vice president, western; and chief strategy officer. Prior to joining IBC, she honed her political and strategic acumen with the government of Canada, where she held a number of senior roles, including issues manager to the prime minister.
As a consumer advocate, Power works toward maintaining affordable insurance across Canada. As IBC’s vice president for Western Canada, she led several successful advocacy initiatives, including improvements to the auto insurance system for Alberta’s 3 million drivers.
Power is a people-first leader with a passion for mentorship, diversity and inclusion. She is an active member of The Insurance Supper Club Canada, an organization that supports the advancement of women to senior positions across the insurance industry. Power earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Ottawa and a Master of Business Administration certificate at the University of Toronto. She is now working toward her Chartered Insurance Professional designation. In her spare time, Power enjoys running, reading and discovering new podcasts.
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Celyeste Power
President and Chief Executive Officer
Insurance Bureau of Canada
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“I strongly believe in working smarter, not harder. I think it’s one of the keys to living a great life, and I want to share that with as many people as possible”
Kelvin Rampersad,
Carte Wealth Management
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Lawyers Weekly’s Top 30 Under 30 Property Finalist
2017
Promoted to Senior Associate at MinterEllison
2018
In-House Legal Counsel at L'Oréal Australia and New Zealand
2019
Australian Corporate Lawyers Award In-House Finalist
2020
Joined the partnership at Wynn Williams in the property and commercial team
Appointed to the Property Council NZ Retail Committee
Invited to sit on the judging panel for Lawyers Weekly’s Australian Law Awards
2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
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2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
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ELITE WOMEN 2023 JUDGE
