As PrincipaI of Davenport Advisory I bring extensive breadth and depth of experience in Government Relations and Public Affairs with a proven track record with a leading Canadian-based international financial services institution and in government. I particularly enjoy working with stakeholders across the globe to ensure successful execution of strategies in a variety of markets. In my last position as Vice President, Corporate Development at Manulife Financial, I was responsible for policy development, issues management, as well as working with and representing the organization’s interests to governments, industry associations, multilateral organizations and others. As a key strategic advisor to the global head office and business operations, my team successfully enabled the company to pursue its growth strategies while protecting its interests. I was also a member of a number of external Boards and committees covering domestic and international matters. Areas of expertise: Government Relations, Public Affairs, International Relations, International Trade, Policy Development, Strategic Initiatives, Global Development, Issues Management, Crisis Management, Industry and Thought Leadership, Research, Corporate Governance.